Nasdaq’s U.S. Equity Options Volumes Continue Upward Trajectory In November, Europe On A Decline
NASDAQ (NASDAQ:NDAQ) saw yet another month of impressive growth in equity options trading volumes in November. Increased volatility in the market due to the recently concluded U.S. presidential elections has possibly attracted investors’ attention to take positions in the stocks. Moreover, the company’s acquisition of ISE in the first half of the year, led to a large increase in its market share for equity options in the U.S. and hence, trading volumes. Amid uncertain political conditions and intense competition, European volumes have continued to deteriorate for most of the year.
The company generates around 18% of its revenues from this segment. With the expectation of volatility to sustain in the near term and NASDAQ’s majority in market share, we believe the volumes will remain high for the U.S, thereby fueling the revenue growth for the exchange. However, the European volumes are expected to continue the downward trend in the near term.
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