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Welcome To CFLEXSM

Welcome to CFLEXSM, CBOE's new low-cost, internet-based FLEX system. CFLEX retains the existing advantages of exchange-traded FLEX options while providing a substantial improvement in operational efficiency. Connectivity to the system has been designed to be attractive and user-friendly - a signed user agreement and internet accessible workstation are all that is required.

Features:

  • Internet based; stand-alone, browser-based application available or may be accessed via the internet through our API;
  • Firm-sponsored terminals for end user customers;
  • Trader Chat;
  • Strict Price-Time matching algorithm;
  • Anonymous trading;
  • Live Order Books;
  • Secondary auction market to alter or completely offset the position.

Why FLEX Options on CFLEX?

  • Transparency of price and terms;
  • Administrative ease;
  • Reliable and secure;
  • Clearing guarantees by the AAA-rated Options Clearing Corporation (OCC);
  • Price discovery of competitive auction market;
  • Daily valuation by an independent party (OCC).

CFLEX User Documentation

CFLEX User Guide
CFLEX Application and Guarantee Form in Adobe Acrobat Format
CFLEX Sponsored User Agreement in Adobe Acrobat Format
CFLEX Quick Reference Guide in Adobe Acrobat Format

FLEX Options Product Information

Equity FLEX Options
Index FLEX Options
FLEX Price and Open Interest Reports
FLEX Options Product Specifications in Adobe Acrobat Format


CFLEX Press Releases

CBOE ANNOUNCES NEW ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRADING FLEX OPTIONS
CBOE TO LAUNCH NEW ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRADING FLEX OPTIONS; CBOE To Provide The First Fully-Automated Electronic FLEX Options Trading System In The U.S.


About Cinnober
Cinnober Financial Technology develops exchange and marketplace solutions for the financial, commodity and energy markets. Cinnober's products are all based on the in-house developed platform TRADExpress, and powers some of the largest exchanges in the world with high performance and reliability. The development is performed in 100% Java, which enables flexible, fast and platform independent solutions built for high capacity. For more information on Cinnober Financial Technology, visit their website at www.cinnober.com.


Questions? Contact us at CFLEX@cboe.com.

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