In a recent study, we noticed that options liquidity is concentrated close to expiry as traders close out and roll, instead of taking delivery, on expiring positions. However, for a hedger, that ...

Liquidity is a term that is often used throughout the investing world. But just like with inflation, it can mean different things depending on the context. Liquidity is a term that is often used ...

Chad Langager is a co-founder of Second Summit Ventures. He started as an intern at Investopedia.com, eventually leaving for the startup scene. Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical ...

Liquidity is the lifeblood of financial markets, yet its fragmentation across 18 option exchanges presents a daunting challenge for traders, asset managers and hedge funds. Overcoming this ...

Previously in this column, we discussed why open interest (OI) is a more meaningful indicator of option liquidity compared to volumes. This week, we discuss whether a one-day lag in OI affects its ...

CME FX futures and options have seen significant growth in both volumes and participation over the last few years. In 2023, on average over $80 billion of FX futures and options traded every day, with ...