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S&P 500 Index Options (SPX) 

XFA is consistently one of the largest executing broker by volume in the SPX on the Cboe*, (*per Cboe Global Markets data 1/3/2022). Our SPX clients include some of the largest banks, hedge funds and money managers, served by a dedicated and well-resourced team.

Our team covers nearly all areas of the SPX pit with extensive execution experience and large liquidity channels providing you with the unique ability to execute large and complex SPX orders fast, with minimal transactional impact on market prices. XFA has a commanding presence in this product.

Cboe VIX 

The Cboe Volatility Index is a key measure of market expectations of volatility as implied by the S&P 500 Index cash option prices. Popularly referred to as the “Fear Index”, the VIX has become a leading indicator of market sentiment.

XFA’s team is consistently one of the largest executing VIX brokers by volume on the Cboe. Our dedicated team of brokers and support personnel in the VIX trading pit provides you with knowledgeable experts to deliver exceptional expertise.

E-Mini Futures Options 

As a relatively new product, replacing Standard-Size S&P 500 Futures & Options trading at CME, XFA is delighted to offer E-Mini S&P Futures & Options to our clients. In doing so, XFA utilized the increased number of maturities and new enhancements to provide our customers access to deep liquidity pools with the ability to execute sizable block trades with speed, efficiency, and anonymity.

Please note that block trading of E-mini S&P 500 option is subject to a minimum block quantity of 250 (ES size).