CBOT President and CEO Bernard W. Dan said, "The recent volume and open interest records for the CBOT mini-sized Dow Options contract are evidence that market users continue to recognize and utilize the advanced functionality of the CBOT trading platform, powered by LIFFE CONNECT®, providing the most flexible and transparent trading environment for our customers. In addition, market participants are taking advantage of the features in our mini-sized Dow options contract, including an active request-for-quote (RFQ) functionality and a liquidity enhancing Electronic Market Maker program."
More information on CBOT volume and open interest is available on the exchange website.
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