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SPIKES® Options

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Resources

The SPIKES Index and volatility products offer a number of unique features designed to produce highly accurate, robust data and create a transparent and open auction settlement process.

Introduction
to SPIKES

Read our Introduction
to SPIKES

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SPIKES
FAQ Sheet

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FAQ Sheet

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Index

Index
Methodology

Complete walkthrough of SPIKES index calculation

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Settlement
Process

Guide describing how the settlement value is determined

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Why the SPIKES Methodology Matters

Looking at September 21st, 2022 FOCM Meeting

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Peter Carr
White Paper

Study by Peter Carr on differentiators of SPIKES

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Vrije University
White Paper

Study by Vrije University Amsterdam on differentiators of SPIKES

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Index Calculation
Spreadsheet

Interactive SPIKES Index calculation example worksheet

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Options

Options
Summary

Brief Overview of SPIKES Index and Options

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Options Contract
Specifications

Characteristics of SPIKES Options

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Rate
Card

Fee schedule for SPIKES and related transactions

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Combo Linked to
Future (CLF)

A strategy for the exchange of SPIKES Futures and Options combinations

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Expiration
Calendar

Monthly expirations for SPIKES Options and Futures

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Options Incentive
Program

Incentive program for
Market Makers

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