Equity Derivatives monthly update
July 2020
Equity Derivatives monthly update
July 2020
Robert Risk, Business Development Manager at Susquehanna recently joined Dawn Lay, Equity Derivatives Sales Manager, ASX to share his experience as a trader and discussed key challenges he observed for Market Makers in the current environment. Click on the video to watch.
SPI volumes ↑ 3% compared to July 2019
Options buy-side activity continues to grow, led by customers selling volatility and generating income - options volumes overall were down due to subdued retail client activity.
'Nissan' (S&P/ASX Gross Total Return Index Future)
Increased trading activity in July with notional value of open interest approaching $500 million by the end of the month.
New ETO listings
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd & APA Group have been added to the list of Single Stock Options.
ALL and APA have commenced with expiries out to six months initially and minimum quote size of 50 contracts.
Assigned Market Makers
Susquehanna and UBS
Market Makers
Mako has taken up obligations in 8 new ETO classes to take their total coverage to 60 underlyings.
We are offering 2 In-House Educational streams:
Equity Derivatives for Super Funds/Asset Allocation Advisors
Higher educational component on “why” use derivatives & a modest educational component on “how”.
Equity Derivatives for Investment Managers
Modest educational component on “why” use derivatives & a heavier educational component on “how”.
Sessions will be conducted in conjunction with sell-side broker of choice. Please contact us if you would like to reserve a spot for this.