On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Catherine Yoshimoto (FTSE Russell) for an in-depth look at the latest Russell Reconstitution changes, the return to semi-annual rebalancing, surging small-cap performance, and the explosive market interest surrounding the upcoming SpaceX IPO.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The biggest movers and shakers across CME Group markets
- Why silver, platinum and gold led the downside this week
- Small caps' impressive resurgence and the Russell 2000's renewed leadership
- The return to semi-annual Russell Reconstitution and what it means for investors
- Record-breaking growth in U.S. equity market capitalization
- Russell 2000 options flow, volatility and unusual put activity
- How skew dynamics in small-cap options differ from other major indices
- NVIDIA, Alphabet and the changing hierarchy of America's largest companies
- The unprecedented attention surrounding the SpaceX IPO and index inclusion debate
- FTSE Russell's methodology and fast-entry IPO rules explained
- New E-mini Russell 3000 futures
- A preview of the upcoming Russell 9000 Global Index
- What all of these developments could mean for futures and options traders