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| The Changing Equity Options Market: How Market Structure, Innovative Strategies and Technology are Changing the Trading Landscape |
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Andy Nybo
Senior Analyst
TABB Group |
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- Uncovering current trends in the listed and OTC equity options arena
- Examining the growth in equity options and the factors driving volumes to new heights
- Analyzing the current technology that supports options trading and its evolution in the future
- Exploring current mandates in the options market to determine its effect on the buy side
- Forecasting the future of equity options trading in an increasingly volatile market environment
9:50 - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 |
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| Structuring Your Portfolio For Enhanced Risk-Adjusted Returns Using Integrated Equity And Option Strategies |
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Mohammed Riad
Chief Derivatives Strategist
Senior Portfolio Manager
Fiduciary Asset Management |
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- Examining the benefits of equities and options structured together in your portfolio vs. just equity or just options
- Identifying the best ways to structure, trade, and manage these instruments for maximum risk-adjusted returns
- Overcoming the challenges of this investment vehicle and being able to analyze the appropriate time and placement of your trades
- Benchmarking your combined equity and options management strategies to ensure long-term risk-adjusted return
2:20 - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 |
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| Utilizing Options In The Equity Markets: A Canadian Perspective |
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Rob Jackson
SVP Investments
Highstreet Asset Management |
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- Taking a look at the current state of options in the Canadian market; what challenges exist and what strategies are employed
- Identifying possible implications of the Montreal Exchange and • Toronto Stock Exchange merger on options trading
- Discussing options liquidity in the Canadian markets; will it be enhanced with the expected market changes?
- Outlining strategies for adding value to your equity portfolios
1:45 - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 |
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| Using Stock Index Future Strategies To Achieve Maximum Risk-Adjusted Return |
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Jeremy Evnine
CEO and Director of Investments
Evnine & Associates |
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- Using futures contracts to take positions more efficiently
- Combining portfolios and sizing trades based on distributions of futures returns
- Determining the appropriate level of risk to take with your stock index futures as justified by the level of returns
- Applying this strategy to other asset classes; where else can you benefit?
4:00 - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 |
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