European Market Brief
European Market Brief
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The European Market Brief discusses current activity across a broad spectrum of Eurex products (e.g. EURO STOXX®, VSTOXX®, DAX®, Euro-Bund, Euro-Bobl, Euro-Schatz derivatives, etc.). We look at trading activity across Eurex’s options and futures products. The program also features special guests discussing the unique developments in each respective market.
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Focuses on European financial markets, delving into Eurex products with episodes covering topics like the performance of EURO STOXX and VSTOXX, trading strategies for DAX derivatives, and the implications of Euro-Bund movements, aiming to keep listeners updated on evolving market trends.
The European Market Brief discusses current activity across a broad spectrum of Eurex products (e.g. EURO STOXX®, VSTOXX®, DAX®, Euro-Bund, Euro-Bobl, Euro-Schatz derivatives, etc.). We look at trading activity across Eurex’s options and futures products. The program also features special guests discussing the unique developments in each respective market.
This episode delves into the world of European dividends and the specialized futures and options markets used to trade them. Host Mark Longo is joined by Dr. Russell Rhoads (Indiana University), Lorena Dishnica (Head of Dividend Products, Eurex), and Sahand Taghizadeh (Head of Investable Stocks Benchmarks, STOXX).
Key Differences: Unlike the U.S. with its quarterly payments and buyback culture, Europe favors annual dividends, with a “dividend season” in spring/summer.
Dividend Futures: Eurex pioneered a listed market for dividend derivatives in 2008. These products allow traders to isolate and hedge dividend risk, which is a key need for banks that issue structured products.
Analyzing the Market: The most liquid contracts are the annual Decembers. They can be used to gauge the market’s fundamental outlook, as their prices are sensitive to corporate cash flow forecasts and macroeconomic events.
The Curve: The European dividend futures curve often shows a downward slope, known as backwardation, reflecting the heavy hedging activity.
Listener Question: A listener asks about smaller contract sizes. While dividend futures are not yet micro-sized, the options on them offer a way for traders to manage their capital commitment.
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