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Garrett DeSimone, Head of Quantitative Research at OptionMetrics, Featured in FOW Analysis on Europe’s Equity Options Market
September 3, 2025FOW recently published an article on the “structural decline” in Europe’s equity options market, featuring commentary from Garrett DeSimone, Head of Quantitative Research at OptionMetrics. The piece explores the drivers behind falling volumes, the impact of regulation, and the potential ...
Read moreOptionMetrics Contributor Brett Friedman Featured on the Open Mike Podcast with Mike Khouw
September 2, 2025OptionMetrics Contributor Brett Friedman recently joined Mike Khouw on the Open Mike podcast for a timely discussion on VIX futures and market volatility. The conversation explored how VIX futures can serve as a gauge of investor sentiment, the signals they ...
Read moreOptionMetrics Announces IvyDB US – Intraday Daily Snapshots on Equities to Assess Intra-Session Volatility Patterns and 0DTE Option Strategies
August 20, 2025OptionMetrics is excited to announce the launch of IvyDB US – Intraday, providing institutional investors, hedge funds, and academic researchers with high-quality intraday options data at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. ET. Building on our industry-standard IvyDB US, ...
Read moreMeme stock surge underlines market froth, mostly centred on retail investors
July 25, 2025Garrett DeSimone, Head Quant at OptionMetrics, was featured in a recent Reuters article analyzing the resurgence of meme stock trading and growing speculative behavior. He described the current equity market as showing clear signs of “risk-on” sentiment, with activity becoming ...
Read moreHong Kong’s IPO Surge: Predictions for Chinese Equity Dividends
July 17, 2025Capital is flooding into Hong Kong’s IPO market — but don’t expect the cash to flow back to shareholders anytime soon. Woodseer Global breaks down why China’s IPO boom could be bad news for dividend-focused investors. Read the Full Blog ...
Read moreGreen Dividends: How Europe’s Clean Energy Mandates Are Reshaping Utility Dividend Payouts
July 9, 2025Europe’s utility companies are navigating the balance between aggressive clean energy mandates and the need to maintain reliable dividend payouts. As part of the European Green Deal, utilities like Enel, Iberdrola, and Ørsted are heavily investing in renewable energy projects, ...
Read moreS&P 500 Record Fueled by Earnings Strength, Easing Tariff Fear
June 30, 2025The S&P 500 has reached a new all-time high, driven by robust corporate earnings and a decrease in tariff-related fears. Following a period of uncertainty due to trade policies, investors have regained confidence, propelling the market back to its record ...
Read moreHow Income Investors Can Use Options for Fun and Profit
May 22, 2025Stock options aren’t just for speculation; they can offer powerful insights into dividend safety. As Garrett DeSimone, Head Quant at OptionMetrics, puts it: “Investors don’t need to buy and sell options for them to be useful. Options can also tell ...
Read moreThis zero-day options craze could finally be coming to popular stocks like Nvidia and Tesla. Here’s what to know.
May 6, 2025Nasdaq has officially requested SEC approval to list zero-day options (0DTE) on top stocks like Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and more, with Monday and Wednesday expirations on the table. This expansion could be a major shift for options traders, especially individual ...
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