Nathaniel Briggs
Nathaniel Briggs writes for Deltu Review and other Independent Journal publications, covering stocks and equity markets and futures, options and derivatives. Reporting under this byline is prepared by the Independent Journal editorial desk from primary sources, with AI assistance, and reviewed under our editorial policy.
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The options Greeks explained: delta, gamma, theta, vega
A plain guide to the options Greeks: what delta, gamma, theta, vega and rho measure, how they change, and how traders use them in the options market to size risk.
Cboe News: S&P 500 Options License Extended to 2051
Cboe signed a 25-year extension of its exclusive S&P 500 options license, with VIX index rights and new royalty terms from 2027. Details from the 8-K.
ICE Restated Charter Keeps Voting Limits for Swap Venue Members
ICE's restated certificate of incorporation took effect August 28, building on 2025 changes that set 20% voting and ownership limits for SBSEF members.
ICE Q2: Cash Equities and Options Revenue Rises 15%
ICE reported Q2 2026 net revenue of $2.7 billion, adjusted EPS of $1.90 and a $4.0 billion buyback authorization. Cash equities and options revenue rose 15%.
Options volume climbs 13.6% in April as OCC clears 1.45 billion
OCC cleared 1.45 billion contracts in April 2026, up 13.6% from a year earlier, as equity and index options volume rose sharply while futures volume declined.