Getting Started with Calendar Spreads in Futures
Calendar spreads are a useful futures product for hedging, market exposure, and alpha generation. Learn the basics and the market data needed to use them.
Understanding the Impact of Options Market Data Costs
The true costs of options are not reflected in the low exchange fees. This article outlines the infrastructure and network costs of options market data.
4 Factors for Selecting Options Market Data Feeds
Matching options market data to latency, market depth, and complex order needs is critical to a firm’s profitable trading.
Accessing Real-Time Futures Market Data
The US futures market maintains relatively centralized liquidity. Still, understanding the market structure ensures you have defined feed set requirements.
Why Trading Index Options Continues to Grow in Popularity
The continuing popularity of index options highlights unique ways to cut costs on trading.
How Options Liquidity Impacts Your Market Data Needs
The unique structure of the options market creates conditions that impact liquidity, which can affect alpha capture and execution strategies.
What Can High Open Interest Indicate About Options?
Open interest is a valuable indicator for trend direction and strength in the options market. It also can help traders save with the OPRA feed.
The Guide to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT)
While the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT)’s data collection requirements are challenging, the data will also help firms perform more thorough trade analysis.