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AEX : 1 cent tick size and return of AEX Light

62 comments / July 17, 2013

It has been discussed for ages, but finally the 1 cent tick size will arrive in the AEX index options. Starting September 2nd, the options below the 5 euro threshold will be quoted with cents – instead of the current 5 cent ticks increments. While this is common practice in all AEX single stock options,Read more

Options on Gemalto

10 comments / July 15, 2013

While the introduction of options on Twentsche Kabel is still in progress, Euronext announced to introduce a new class of options, on Gemalto. And they are in a hurry. Trading will commence on July 25th, and market makers can apply until July 18th. Gemalto is the opposite of Twentsche Kabel. Don’t know much about thisRead more

Free comments are back

33 comments / July 15, 2013

A few months ago, the possibility to comment freely and anonymously on posts was suddenly cut off. I received demand letters from certain lawyers for a certain trading firm, and decided to stay on the safe side. While checking my rights with my own lawyers. Not surprising, comments disappeared almost altogether when registering was required.Read more

Options on Twentsche Kabelfabriek (TKH)

2 comments / July 9, 2013

The day after losing the court case against new rival TOM, Euronext announces to introduce options on TKH Group. That’s short for Twentsche Kabelfabriek Holding. Company founded in 1930, producing cables and still based in Haaksbergen in the countryside. Have to admit it, sounds like a charming stock. Options with code TKG will commence tradingRead more

TOM beats Euronext in court

1 comment / July 8, 2013

Confusing times. Both TOM and NYSE Euronext claim victory after the court ruling on the AEX Index options today (Euronext, TOM). However, it’s not rocket science. The court has clearly decided in favor of The Order Machine, TOM. Euronext bites the dust The old exchange lost 30% of their market share to TOM in theRead more

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