NASDAQ 100, Options & Volatility: 0DTE, Tail Hedges, Structured Products — with Kevin Davitt & Nicholas Smith

In this episode of The Derivative, Jeff Malec hosts Kevin Davitt and Nick to discuss index options, focusing on the NASDAQ 100. They explore the evolution and increasing relevance of the NASDAQ 100 as a reflection of the global economy, its higher volatility compared to the S&P 500, and the growing interest in NASDAQ 100 index options for risk management and tail risk hedging. The conversation touches on the impact of structured products, zero DTE options, and the potential influence of AI on the market, as well as the increasing global interest in NASDAQ 100 derivatives, highlighting the exchange's efforts to provide liquidity and cater to institutional users.