Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Options Trader Alert #2012 - 28
NASDAQ OMX Announces Launch of MSCI EM and MSCI EAFE Index Options
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What is being announced?
On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, MSCI EM Index Options and MSCI EAFE Index Options began trading on PHLX. MSCI EM and EAFE Index Options are the only cash-settled options available in the U.S. on these major global indexes.
What is the MSCI EM Index?
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. Real-time codes can be found at:
- Reuters .MSCIEF
- Bloomberg MXEF
What is the MSCI EAFE Index?
The MSCI EAFE Index is recognized as the pre-eminent benchmark in the United States to measure international equity performance. It comprises the MSCI country indices that represent developed markets outside of North America: Europe, Australasia and the Far East. Real-time codes can be found at:
- Reuters .MSCIEA
- Bloomberg MXEA
Where can I find more information?
- Refer to the MSCI Index Options page on the NASDAQ OMX Trader® website.
- Refer to the MSCI Index Options Fact Sheet.
- Contact Transaction Services U.S. Market Sales at +1 800 846 0477.
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