Gold Rush: Trading Surges in Gold Options on Futures

  • 20 Nov 2018
  • By CME Group

In the latest Trader’s Edge video, Dave Lerman reviews the surge in Gold options trading, factors contributing to increased volume, and what trading opportunities this could present.

Topics include:

  • Building momentum in Gold options
  • Rise of trading during non-U.S. time zones points to significant role of Asian, European traders in Gold options
  • Improved bid-offer spreads and depth of book in all time zones
  • Substantial growth of weekly Gold options in 2018

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