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Event contracts and digital asset derivatives are emerging under CFTC oversight, while listed options and ETFs remain SEC-regulated. Meanwhile, some platforms are offering both. This panel will examine: • The SEC and CFTC frameworks and their implications for innovation. • Whether event contracts should be viewed as gaming, financial hedging, or a hybrid. • How crypto-linked options and ETFs fit into the regulatory patchwork. • What market participants need to prepare for as regulatory convergence (or conflict) plays out.
Moderator: The Honorable Dawn D. Stump, Principal, Stump Strategic
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This panel is proudly sponsored by State Street Investment Management
Institutions are increasingly using derivative-based ETFs and FLEX Options as complementary tools to achieve precise risk-return outcomes. This panel will explore how products such as buffer and target outcome ETFs, hedged equity structures, and single-name/high-payout ETFs are reshaping institutional allocation models — and how FLEX Options provide the customization needed to support these strategies.
Moderator: Sara Levin, Managing Director, ETF and Derivative Trading, WallachBeth Capital
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This panel is proudly sponsored by BofA Securities.
By the Power of Grayskull, we're finally doing it!
In this special spoiler-filled episode, Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Uncle Mike Tosaw journey back to Eternia to break down the new Masters of the Universe movie. From Skeletor, Trap Jaw, Battle Cat, and Man-At-Arms to Orko, She-Ra, and the future of the franchise, the gang dives deep into everything they loved, what surprised them, and where the story could go next.
Did the filmmakers finally deliver the He-Man movie fans have been waiting nearly 40 years to see? How does it compare to the infamous 1987 Dolph Lundgren film? What worked, what didn't, and what characters need to appear in the sequel?
Grab your Power Sword and join us for the ultimate Masters of the Universe discussion.
In This Episode: * First impressions of the new Masters of the Universe film * Skeletor, Trap Jaw, Battle Cat and Beast Man breakdown * The return of Eternia and Castle Grayskull * Favorite characters and standout scenes * Orko, She-Ra and the post-credit reveals * What we want from a potential sequel * Why this movie resonated with longtime He-Man fans
⚠️ Full spoilers throughout this episode.
The prospect of 24/7 trading for U.S. listed options is no longer a thought experiment—it's an industry conversation already underway. But turning the lights on around the clock is not as simple as flipping a switch. It requires rethinking clearing, collateral, and risk management frameworks; redefining the trading day itself; and ensuring that liquidity, market depth, and investor protections hold up during non-traditional hours.
Moderator: Aniceto Solares, Principal, Regulatory Policy, OCC Panelists:
This panel is proudly sponsored by BofA Securities.
Instead of siloed perspectives, this session pairs buyside and sellside leaders to tackle pressing industry questions collaboratively: • Which trends will shape the next 12–24 months? • How are vendors and exchanges prioritizing innovation? • What role can buyside firms play in shaping product development and liquidity frameworks?
Moderator: Ivan Brown, Head of Options, IEX Panelists:
This panel is proudly sponsored by BofA Securities.
Volatility has moved beyond a pricing input to become a tradable, investable asset class. This panel will explore how options professionals are harnessing volatility for trading, hedging, and portfolio diversification, with insights into the latest products, strategies, and market trends.
Moderator: Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers
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This panel is proudly sponsored by Clear Street.
The options market is entering a new era. Quantitative strategies are no longer confined to institutional desks — they're being deployed by a new class of self-taught, tech-enabled participants leveraging data analytics, APIs, and algorithmic execution. This panel explores how this shift is reshaping intermediation, liquidity, and education.
Moderator: Jermal Chandler, Head of Options Strategy, tastylive
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This panel is proudly sponsored by Theta Data.
The options tape is noisy. Intraday volatility cycles, 0DTE reflexes, ETF-driven options growth, and increasingly granular expiration schedules are reshaping how liquidity forms, migrates, and occasionally disappears. This session examines where activity is truly concentrating across index and single-stock products, including the continued expansion of daily expirations into select equities, and how that evolution is influencing spreads, hedging behavior, market-maker capacity, and risk transfer.
Panelists will explore how product design is steering flow through defined outcome ETFs, single-stock ETFs, cash-settled index expansion, and targeted daily expirations and discuss what these structural shifts imply for market stability, education, and liquidity quality over the next 12–24 months.
Moderator: Henry Schwartz, Vice President, Market Intelligence, Cboe Global Markets
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This panel is proudly sponsored by OCC.
Fireside Chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway Moderated by OCC Chairman Stephen Luparello Director Selway will open with prepared remarks followed by a moderated Q&A conversation exploring the issues and opportunities shaping today's options markets.
The 44th Annual Options Industry Conference kicks off from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mark Benzaquen and Mat Cashman welcome attendees, highlight record attendance and the evolving options landscape, and set the stage for the week ahead.
The opening session concludes with welcome remarks from OCC Chief Operating Officer Dan Busby as OIC 2026 officially gets underway.
Is the energy market preparing for a $20 crude oil "washout"? In this episode, we tackle the geopolitical chaos in Venezuela and why the energy tape isn't reacting the way the headlines suggested it would.
Join host Mark Longo along with Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) and Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading) for a deep dive into the energy complex. We break down the reality of Venezuela's deteriorating infrastructure, the "capitulation" patterns in WTI crude oil, and Dan Gramza's incredible victory in our 2025 VIX Crystal Ball contest.
It's time for our 2025 Year-End Spectacular! Join us as we look back on everything that lit up our tape in 2025 including: Wild options trades, spicy VIX prints, Metals madness, tariff tantrums and crypto craziness plus we take your pulse on hot topics like Prediction Markets, Strategic Crypto Reserves and...cranberry sauce?
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider
CO-HOST: Brian Overby, Options Playbook
The hosts dive into the mid-season drama of the inaugural Options Insider Fantasy Football League. Mark defends his first-place spot after a Week 9 loss, while Brian celebrates a much-needed win to climb out of the basement. The discussion covers devastating injuries, questionable draft strategies, surprise player finds, and what the future holds for the league.
Key Highlights: * Rivalry & Standings: Mark falls to 6-3 and is now tied for first. Brian secures a tight win (176.0 to 172.6) to move to 3-6. * The Injury Crisis: A brutal season for injuries affecting top players, highlighting the importance of deep benches and constant management. * Running Back Woes: Discussing the high-risk nature of early-round RBs (e.g., Saquon Barkley) and the bleak running back options on the current waiver wire (e.g., Devin Singletary). * Surprise Sleeper Finds: Highlighting successful mid-season pickups like Khyani Vidal and Rico Dowdle that have been saving struggling teams. * Waiver & Draft Strategy: Reviewing the ideal league size (consensus is 12) and the pros and cons of using unconventional draft strategies. * Future League Format: Discussing the possibility of expanding the league next year and the appeal of the high-stakes Guillotine League format (where the lowest scorer is eliminated weekly). * Favorite Players: Brian names Amari Cooper and the ever-reliable Josh Jacobs as his favorite players this season.
Future Forward: Embedded Optionality in Market Innovation
As technology, regulatory changes and market dynamics continue to evolve, the options market is on the brink of significant transformation. This panel will explore how new innovations - from AI and automation to regulatory changes - are reshaping trading behavior, risk management, and market structure.
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In the ever-evolving world of financial markets, options trading has experienced rapid growth among retail and institutional investors alike. Examining new educational mediums and methodologies is at the heart of this discussion as we present multiple perspectives on how education in the options space is happening now and how it may transform in the future. This panel will dive into the latest developments in options education, highlighting the strategies, tools and platforms that are empowering the next generation of traders.
Emerging Technologies, Advanced Analytics and Automation in Options Trading: Transforming Strategies and Market Dynamics
Cutting edge technologies are reshaping the landscape of options trading, enhancing decision-making processes and driving innovation in trading strategies. This panel will explore how market participants leverage sophisticated modeling techniques to identify opportunites, optimize trade execution, and navigate the ethical challenges associated with increased reliance on automation in financial markets.
Navigating Market Trends: Buyside Perspectives in Options Trading
Defined outcome ETFs are redefining how investors manage risk and achieve targeted outcomes in their portfolios. This panel will delve into how these ETFs use options to mitigate risk, their role in managing market volatility, and the ripple effects they are creating across the options and futures markets.
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As we look into the future of options trading, several transformative factors are reshaping the market. This session will explore the implication of Payment for Order Flow (PFOF) on trading volumes and market liquidity, alongside the evolving landscape of risk management practices. We will discuss the changing profile of the modern investor, one increasingly influenced by technological advancements, educational resources, and AI-driven strategies and how they are revolutionizing trade execution and portfolio management.
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In an increasingly data-driven world, this panel will explore how market participants are leveraging big data, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to inform trading strategies, manage risk, and predict market trends. As technology evolves, so do the ways in which we interact with the markets.
Did our audience have their fingers on the pulse of the options market in 2024? Tune in to find out as we review the results of all of our audience sentiment polls for 2024 and beyond!
Join us for our 2024 Election Night Spectacular as we break down all the action with a variety of special guests (HINT: LISTEN UNTIL THE END) including:
Industry panelists will discuss exchange operations, the state of competition, the return of floor trading and resiliency for the next 50 years.
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Paul Jiganti, Managing Director, Business Development & Market Structure Strategy, IMC
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Dive into an insightful exploration of the distinctions between the US and European options markets in this engaging session. Delve into the repercussions and investment prospects stemming from the escalating trading activity flowing from Europe to the US. Uncover the driving forces behind the burgeoning retail sector in Europe and gain valuable forsight into forthcoming market trends.
Moderator:
David Cross, Co-Head of Options, DASH Financial Technologies
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The 2024 election season could dramatically impact finance and investing. This session will cover what is known - and how to prepare for the unknowns.
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Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market Structure, SIFMA
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In the derivatives space, the ability to innovate is non-negotiable. Learn what new paths are being forged in equities, ETFs and digital transformation.
Moderator:
Lule Demmissie, Chief Executive Officer US, eToro
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Hear directly from top investment managers about their worries, their views on where the growth is, and whether they're putting listed options, including 0DTEs, to work.
Moderator:
Joe Lewis, Head Corporate Hedging & FX Solutions, Jefferies
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Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Summer K. Mersinger, Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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Market Outlook 2022
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump
Former Commissioner, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump was nominated by President Trump to serve as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on June 12, 2017. She was unanimously confirmed by the Senate on August 28, 2018 and sworn into office on September 5, 2018 for the remainder of a five-year term that expired in April 2022.
Washington Perspectives
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Secure Markets: Tackling Cybersecurity Challenges
Panelists: * Andrew Derboben, AVP, Global Security Operations and Incident Response, Nasdaq * Erik Dries, Executive Director Cyber Defense, OCC * David Harris, Co-Founder, Manetu, Inc.
New Frontiers: Innovations Changing the Industry
Panelists: * Thomas Gallagher, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, MIAX * Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto, Chief Executive Officer, Atomyze * Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood
Institutional Perspectives on Today's Options Markets
Panelists: * Arianne Adams, Senior Vice President, Head of Derivatives & Global Client Services, Cboe * Meaghan Dugan, Head of Product & Competitive Strategy, NYSE * Jason Hedberg, Global Head of Equity Derivatives Flow Distribution, UBS
Current Issues in Market Structure
On this episode, we are joined by:
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Rise of Retail: What's Next?
State of The Industry
Panelists: * Annabelle Baldwin, Chief Revenue Officer, SpiderRock * Jeff Chiappetta, Managing Director, Digital Investor Services, Charles Schwab * Antonio Goncalves, Senior Vice President Americas, Board Advisor Devexperts and dxFeed Data Solutions, Devexperts, Inc.
Our Founder Mark Longo hosted the options panel at this year's Securities Traders Association of Chicago (STAC) conference. Joining mark on the panel were:
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The Honorable Randal Quarles, Vice Chair for Supervision at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is the keynote speaker at this year's virtual conference.
Lori J. Schock, Director, SEC Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, moderates a discussion that explores the industry’s efforts to provide meaningful education to investors.
Keynote speaker Acting Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Allison Herren Lee, discusses her views on current market issues and priorities for the SEC this year.
In this exclusive session from OIC 2021 - The Sullivan award is presented for significant contributions to the options industry.
Enjoy this exclusive panel audio from OIC 2021. In this session, options industry experts break down the rise of the retail trader and its impact on the options market.
Enjoy another exclusive session from OIC 2021 as industry experts provide their outlook on regulation for the coming year.
In this exclusive panel audio from the 2021 Options Industry Conference, industry experts give an update on the state of the options industry during the pandemic.
It's finally here! The first ever Options Insider Pro Q and A Session. This is where our Pro members have the chance to pick the brains of leading options and derivatives experts. We kicked things off with the "Oracle of New Hampshire" himself:
Matt answers your questions about:
Want to participate in future Pro Q and A Sessions? Then check out www.TheOptionsInsider.com/shop today.
On the final part of our epic Election Night Special we are FINALLY joined by the "Once and Future Dr. VIX" - aka Russell Rhoads. Enjoy!
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Talking Backtesting, Volatility, Liquidity and More with ORATS
It's time to catch up with ORATS about options liquidity, volatility and, of course, backtesting.
TALKING ADVISORS AND OPTIONS WITH RAYMOND JAMES
Our guest for this episode is Gary Franklin, VP - Retail Options Trading and Strategies for Raymond James. Mark and Gary discuss:
What the Heck is Gatsby?
Did you ever ask yourself - what the heck is Gatsby? We decided to find out at OIC 2019. Here's the answer...
Getting Back In The Trading Job Market with STA
Our guest for this episode is Jim Toes, President of the Securities Traders Association. Mark and Jim discuss
Join us as we acknowledge the options industry's unsung heroes.
Master of Ceremonies: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group
The following individuals are the 2019 recipients of the Lifetime Contribution Award:
Fireside chat with Anthony Scaramucci, Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Skybridge Capital
Hosted by: Robert Castrignano, Principal, Sandler O'Neill and Partners.
Discussion of leading execution firms who are changing how institutional liquidity is being found and executed today. The discussion will focus on how these Routing & Execution Brokers are filling a critical role in price discovery and bringing buyers and sellers together in multiple ways.
Sponsor: Miami Downtown Development Authority
Moderator: Kevin Murphy, Corporate Relationship Manager, Hamilton Executions, LLC
Panelists:
Annabelle Baldwin, Partner, SpiderRock
William "Duke" Ellington, Managing Partner, XFA
Tommy Martin, Managing Director, Head of Sales Strategy & Operations, Dash Financial Technologies
Craig Reilly, Director of Sales, Volant Execution
Leading clearing and risk experts join together to discuss the challenges of being a clearing firm in today’s volatile markets.
Sponsor: Sterling Trading Tech
Moderator: Steve Crutchfield, Head of Market Structure, CTC Trading Group, LLC
Panelists:
Alicia Crighton, COO Options, Futures and OTC Clearing Businesses, Goldman Sachs
Mike Dennis, U.S. Head of Relationship Management, ABN Amro Clearing Chicago, LLC
Frank Magnani, Global Institutional Sales, Interactive Brokers Group, LLC
Kevin McCarthy, Head of Professional Clearing, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Markets
Thomas Peterffy, Chairman and Founder of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc and
Blair Hull, Founder, Hull Trading Company talk about where it all began and more.
John P. Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, OCC is interviewed by Russell Rhoads, Head of Derivatives Research, TABB Group / Adjunct Professor at Loyola University, Chicago.
A dynamic interchange with heads of the industry.
Sponsored by: Devexperts
Moderated by: Andy Nybo, Director, Burton-Taylor International Consultants
Panelists:
Ivan Brown, Head of Options, New York Stock Exchange
Shelly Brown, Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning and Operations, MIAX
Arianne Criqui, SVP, Head of Options & Business Development, Cboe Global Markets
Greg Ferrari, Vice President, Head of U.S. Options, Nasdaq
John Fennell, Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer, OCC
Patrick Zielinski, Senior Vice President, Trading Operations & Technology, Box Options Exchange
State of the Industry in Two Parts. First, a deep dive into trading and market trends based on volume. What customers are doing, when and where.
Presented by: Henry Schwartz, Founder and President, Trade Alert, LLC.
Then, the results of the most recent market structure survey will be shared along with insight and most current views of industry topics.
Presented by: Andy Nybo, Director, Burton-Taylor International Consulting.
A discussion with modern day business visionaries growing the options business in very different ways.
Sponsored by: OptionsPlay
Moderator: Eric Cott, Director Education, OIC
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Matthew Amberson, Principal, Option Research and Technology Services
Ryan Belanger-Saleh, Co-CEO and Founder, Gatsby
Tony Zhang, Chief Strategist, OptionsPlay
Leading volatility traders and product experts come together to discuss the outlook for trading volatility post 2018.
Sponsored by: Citadel Securities
Moderator: Ben Londergan, Managing Director of Strategic Relationships and Market Ecosystem, Peak6
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Simon Ho, Chief Executive Officer, T3 Index
Michael Palmer, DPM-Specialist, VIX Options, Group One
LT Tanzman, Head of CES Options Routing, Citadel Securities
This OIC sponsored study is presented by Edward Szado, Ph.D., CFA, Assistant Professor at Providence College, the Director of Research of the Institute for Global Asset and Risk Management (INGARM).
Joe Bracco, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales, MIAX
Jim Toes, President & CEO, Security Traders Association
Ellen Greene, Managing Director, SIFMA
Julie Bauer, Executive Vice President, Government Relations and Investor Education, OCC
Amy Lawson, First Vice President, Product Development, OCC
Mary Savoie, First Vice President, Investor Education, OIC
Paul Kenyon, Head of Sales and Relationship Management, New York Stock Exchange
Tanya Patwa, Managing Director, U.S. Options, Nasdaq
John Palmer, Sr. Director, Head of Multi-listed Options, Cboe Global Markets
Patty Schuler, Vice President, Business Development, BOX Options Exchange
Welcome & Opening Remarks by Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MIAX
Phillip Capital's Trading Asia Symposium is the only annual event of its kind in the US that focuses on Trading Asia for the financial derivatives community.
The final panel of the Trading Asia Symposium focused on trading in China, and featured:
Phillip Capital's Trading Asia Symposium is the only annual event of its kind in the US that focuses on Trading Asia for the financial derivatives community.
Up next, Bill Herder, the head of FIA for the Asia-Pacific region, addresses the crowd.
Phillip Capital's Trading Asia Symposium is the only annual event of its kind in the US that focuses on Trading Asia for the financial derivatives community.
Up next, learn from the Asian Exchanges about the latest developments and trading opportunities.
Phillip Capital's Trading Asia Symposium is the only annual event of its kind in the US that focuses on Trading Asia for the financial derivatives community.
Up first, the opening speech by Joseph Banyai and Lynette Lim
Mark recently participated in the Voice of Blockchain Conference to talk about crypto derivatives. Panelists included:
Options and the Institutional Investor
Richard Johnson, from Greenwich Associates, presents findings from their Institutional Participant research study, followed by a conversation with industry panelists.
Swan Global Investments, our long-time partner for the Advisors Option, has an event every year that brings together leaders from the industry to promote an open dialogue to discuss and share ideas on some of the most challenging issues facing investors.
We are pleased to bring you audio from this event.
Part 5: Where Hedged Equity Fits and Many Options with Options
Moderator: Panelists: Marc Odo, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, CFP - Dir. of Investment Solutions, Swan Global Investments
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Swan Global Investments, our long-time partner for the Advisors Option, has an event every year that brings together leaders from the industry to promote an open dialogue to discuss and share ideas on some of the most challenging issues facing investors.
We are pleased to bring you audio from this event.
Part 4: RIA Roundtable: Implementations for Wealth Management
Moderator: Gib Watson III, CIMA - Managing Partner, Trident Wealth Management Consulting, LLC
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Swan Global Investments, our long-time partner for the Advisors Option, has an event every year that brings together leaders from the industry to promote an open dialogue to discuss and share ideas on some of the most challenging issues facing investors.
We are pleased to bring you audio from this event.
Part 3: The Coming Age of Transformation, How It Will Change Everything
Guest Speaker: John Mauldin - Chairman of Mauldin Economics, President of Mauldin Solutions, LLC
Swan Global Investments, our long-time partner for the Advisors Option, has an event every year that brings together leaders from the industry to promote an open dialogue to discuss and share ideas on some of the most challenging issues facing investors.
We are pleased to bring you audio from this event.
Part 2: A Strategy to Define Risk 20-Year Perspective on Risk Management
Moderator: Sean McCaffrey - Managing Director, Head of Distribution, Swan Global Investments
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Swan Global Investments, our long-time partner for the Advisors Option, has an event every year that brings together leaders from the industry to promote an open dialogue to discuss and share ideas on some of the most challenging issues facing investors.
We are pleased to bring you audio from this event.
Part 1: Perspectives on Risk Management Seeking Solutions for Endowments, Foundations, and Pensions
Moderator: Gib Watson III, CIMA - Managing Partner, Trident Wealth Management Consulting, LLC
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OCC President and Chief Operating Officer John Davidson talks with U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (R-IL-14) about the outlook for action in Washington, D.C. in 2018, and the most significant financial markets issues facing policymakers.
Jill Malandrino, Nasdaq Global Markets Reporter, moderated a discussion on key innovations and trends in technology and their impacts on the options industry.
Moderator: Jill Malandrino, Nasdaq
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Find out from this expert panel composed of ETF issuers and options market makers what is driving the trends in client ETF options usage and the implications for the ETF and options industries and their respective participants.
Moderator: Steve Oh, Nasdaq ETFs
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Experienced Financial Advisors share how they have integrated options into their practice to differentiate themselves from their competition and grow their client base.
Moderator: Eric Cott, OCC
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Exchange and clearinghouse Washington representatives discussed policy and politics in 2018.
Moderator: Julie Bauer, OCC
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Exchange leaders, alongside OCC leadership, touched on an array of current topics affecting the options industry.
Moderator: J.J. Kinahan, TD Ameritrade
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Key industry panelists discuss the evolution of market regulation and its impact on listed options liquidity across multiple market segments.
Moderator: John J. Fennell, OCC
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Elinor Comlay from EQ Derivatives lead an engaging session on volatility and its impact on trading participants in the options market.
Moderator: Elinor Comlay, EQ Derivatives
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Henry Schwartz from Trade Alert presented a detailed look at trends and current hot issues in today's options market.
2018 Joseph W. Sullivan Award: Gary Katz
Gary Katz is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Securities Exchange (ISE), the first all-electronic options exchange in the United States and one of the world’s leading exchanges. Prior to that, he served as ISE’s Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Katz is one of the principal developers of the unique options market structure – an auction market on an electronic platform – used by all ISE exchanges and is named as inventor or co-inventor on six patents that the Company received or applied for relating to its proprietary trading system and technology.
This year's panel for exchange and industry updates included:
The explosion of new alternative datasets emerging every day adds an exciting yet daunting spin for the capital markets industry. The challenges of assessing alt data — such as the wide range of data and types available, lack of historical analysis and alignment of data sourcing — can make it time-consuming and difficult to ingest and take action.
Our esteemed panel of industry experts weighed the opportunities and risks associated with alternative data for options and equities traders as well as quantitative analysts and portfolio managers.
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Gina McFadden was President of The Options Industry Council (OIC) from 2006 to 2013. She was OIC's Executive Director from 1995 to 2006. Concurrent with her OIC position, she was also a member of The Options Clearing Corporation's (OCC) senior management team, serving as Executive Vice President of Industry Services. Prior to that, she was Executive Vice President of OCC's Business Operations Group and Business/Product Development.
Active on various industry committees and organizations including OIC's Roundtable, OCC's Operations Roundtable, SIFMA's Equity Options Roundtable, the STA Options Committee and the Futures Industry Association, she was also an inaugural board member of Women in Listed Derivatives (WILD), a professional development group for women.
Gina completed the Kellogg Management Institute Graduate Program at Northwestern University and SIA’s Securities Institute Program at the Wharton School. She has a B.A. from Barat College.
After almost forty years in the options industry, Gina retired in 2013. She lives with her husband Marty in Chicago and Boca Grande, Florida, where she is on the board of the Boca Grande Art Center and active in other community and educational organizations.
The Sullivan Awards named for Joseph W. Sullivan to recognize outstanding contributions in the options industry. Mr. Sullivan provided the vision and leadership to make listed options a reality and played a key role in the development of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, serving as its first president from 1972 until 1979.
The Sullivan Award was established in 2002 by the Options Industry Council and has become a regular feature of the Options Industry Conference program. The award acknowledges an individual’s achievement as measured by contributions to education, innovation and product development, and in helping to grow the industry.
Gina McFadden, a long-time leader in the U.S. listed equity options industry, will be the first woman to receive the award. The past Sullivan Award recipients have been Joseph Sullivan himself, Wayne P. Luthringshausen, Paul G. Stevens, Jr., Ivers W. Riley, Thomas Peterffy, Jeffery S. Yass, David Krell, William J. Brodsky, William A. Porter, Lawrence G. McMillan, Edward J. Joyce, Meyer Sandy Frucher, Blair Hull and Robert E. Whaley.
A panel of experts addressed the European hot topics that could impact U.S. options markets. What are the pain points for those seeking to participate in our markets? What are the opportunities? What’s going on with the mega exchange mergers? Regulation. Brexit. The structure of the European market. All this and more.
Moderator: Gary Delany, OIC
Experienced Financial Advisors shared how they have integrated options into their practice to differentiate themselves from their competition and grow their client base.
Moderator: Gary Franklin, Raymond James
Steve Sears, Senior Editor and columnist with Barron’s, conducted a fireside chat with Craig Donohue, Executive Chairman and CEO of OCC, on the evolution of the options industry and OCC’s role as an important market utility and industry advocate.
Moderator: Andy Nybo
For the first time, the Options Industry Council and Cerulli Associates team up to provide the investing community with a new benchmark study on the current state of how and why financial advisors implement exchange-listed options in client investment portfolios. Cerulli Senior Analyst Emily Sweet presented key findings of the just-released study which examines how top advisors are using options, why others are not, and opportunities for the industry to broaden adoption of their use.
Henry Schwartz, President, Trade Alert, LLC, provides a detailed look at recent trends and current hot issues in today’s options markets. The discussion focused on how automation, fragmentation, and competition are impacting the diverse mix of participants in today’s option market landscape.
Frank Tirado, OIC
A recent survey revealed that 62% of Millennials said they have investment accounts but just 9% of Millennials said they consider themselves investors. Industry experts will share their experiences in reaching, educating and working with this critically important demographic.
Moderator: Ian Rosen, StockTwits
ETFs represent over $2.65 trillion in AUM. Options on ETFs comprise ~42% of the exchange listed options volume. Seven of the Top 10 listed options symbols are on ETFs. Options experts from three ETF issuers shared their insights on further improving the ETF option industry ecosystem, how they drive investor demand for options on ETFs, and how option market makers have improved their ability to quote options on ETFs by pricing the ETF basket in real time.
Moderator: Douglas Yones, NYSE
Exchange and clearinghouse Washington representatives discussed current legislative and regulatory dynamics and proposals impacting the listed options industry.
Moderator: Julie Bauer, OCC
OCC Executive Chairman and CEO Craig Donohue spoke with Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY 23rd District) about the outlook for Congressional action in 2017 and the most significant items on the Hill's agenda.
The Security Traders Association of Chicago (STAC) held their winter conference earlier this month. One of the hot topics of discussion was the pending changes to the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010.
Mark Longo, Founder and CEO of the Options Insider led a panel to discuss, which included
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, Franchise Financing Marketplace with Jeff Zinn.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, The Real Estate Software Venture Landscape with Matt Murphy.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, Building a Global Startup Investment Portfolio with Audrey Jacobs of Our Crowd.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, will banks and investing look the same in 2020 with Daniel Kimerling, Stuart Sopp and Joseph Sanberg.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, a fireside chat with Anton Zajac, President, ESET Foundation.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, a fireside chat with Jon Steinberg, founder of Cheddar.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, research and forensic accounting with Josh Brown and Herb Greenberg.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, Fox on Stocks with Rachel Fox.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, Republic.co and Crowdfund Investing with Kendrick Nguyen.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, Lee Jacobs demonstrates AngelList's syndicate feature
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, Working on a Portfolio with Jim Cramer by Jack Mohr.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, How to be Passive...Should I be Passive? Featuring Eddie Elfenbein, Cullen Roche, David Aferiat, Tadas Viskanta
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, a look at Fixed Income Landscape & Interest Rate Markets with Alan Trice and Josh Brown.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, a fireside chat with Villi Itchev of August Capital and Michael Porat of Cicso.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
Up next, The importance of data to the fintech and active investor ecosystem by Stepane Dubois.
Stocktoberfest is the year's premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year's theme of the show was "Why it's never been a better time to be an active investor."
In this recording, Danny Jassy, CFA, discusses Mythbusting: Are Buybacks Affecting Stock Valuations?
Stocktoberfest 2016 took place from October 13 - 15, 2016 at the iconic Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, CA.
Stocktoberfest is the year’s premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year’s theme of the show was “Why it’s never been a better time to be an active investor.”
In this recording, Chris Kimble, JC Parets and Charlie Bilello talk about StockTwits Community favorties - chart art!
Stocktoberfest 2016 took place from October 13 - 15, 2016 at the iconic Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, CA.
Stocktoberfest is the year’s premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year’s theme of the show was “Why it’s never been a better time to be an active investor.”
In this recording, we sit down for a fireside chat with Morgan Housel of the Collaborative Fund.
Stocktoberfest 2016 took place from October 13 - 15, 2016 at the iconic Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, CA.
Stocktoberfest is the year’s premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year’s theme of the show was “Why it’s never been a better time to be an active investor.”
In this recording, Jeff Macke delivers "The Death of the Mall and Retail Is Greatly Exaggerated."
Stocktoberfest 2016 took place from October 13 - 15, 2016 at the iconic Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, CA.
Stocktoberfest is the year’s premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year’s theme of the show was “Why it’s never been a better time to be an active investor.”
In this recording, Michael Batnick CFA talks about finding yourself as an investor.
Stocktoberfest 2016 took place from October 13 - 15, 2016 at the iconic Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, CA.
Stocktoberfest is the year’s premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year’s theme of the show was “Why it’s never been a better time to be an active investor.”
In this recording, Josh Brown discusses whatever is on his mind.
Stocktoberfest 2016 took place from October 13 - 15, 2016 at the iconic Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, CA.
Stocktoberfest is the year’s premiere gathering of active traders, investors, Fintech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and financial media.The event featured top names in trading and investing, fintech, and financial media as both presenters and attendees.
This year’s theme of the show was “Why it’s never been a better time to be an active investor.”
In this recording, Ian Rosen and Justin Paterno present StockTwits New Product Launch and Demo.