Peter Hooper and others

By 2013, dream scenario, Senate becomes REPUBLICAN
Preseident stays DEMOCRAT.

Compromise is finally settled, like CLinton 1995.
Cutbacks are agreed.

No compromise possible now.
REP want spending cuts, DEMOCRAT want taxation increase.


But less than ideal resolution nd outcome, could lead to US BOND refusal by buyers.
posted by Dil at 7:08 AM

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vix - volatility
next month VIX future contract

minimum bet: £50
trading times: 13.20-21.15
spread: 0.1
controlled risk premium: 0.05
deposit factor: 6

The Chicago Board of Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) is used as a measure of the implied volatility of S&P 500 index options. A high index value would suggest more market volatility based on the higher price of options.

The VIX represents a measure of the market’s expectation of volatility over the next 30 day period.

It is important to note that the Volatility Index is a measure of volatility in either direction, i.e. the upside as well as the downside.

We offer Volatility Index futures which are quoted as monthly contracts.

Positions that are left to expire will close based on the final settlement value of the Volatility Index futures as reported by CBOE on the day following the last trading day.

The final settlement value is determined from a Special Opening Quotation (SOQ) of the index, which is calculated from the sequence of opening prices of the constituent SPX options.

Full details on minimum bet sizes, spreads and trading hours can be found in the Stock Indices section of our Bet Details.




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posted by Dil at 1:38 PM