Options Market Share Vaults To 26.1 % Making PHLX Most Active Market In The Industry
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange announced today that volume in options reached another record high today when 1,329,309 contracts traded representing a market share of 26.1%. This volume surpasses yesterday's record high when 923,641 contracts traded on market share of 19.1%. This is the first time that the PHLX has led the industry in options volume.
This record volume day is part of a continuing trend of market share growth for the PHLX, which has increased its market share for four consecutive months.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange was founded in 1790. The PHLX trades 2,000 stocks, nearly 1,000 equity options, 14 sectors index options, currency options and currency futures. For more information about the PHLX and its products, visit www.phlx.com.
