The takeover of NYSE Euronext by Deutsche Boerse would create a transatlantic stock options juggernaut and consolidate the trading of options on individual stocks into three hands. (See chart) The deal was announced this week. If the all-stock deal is completed, the new exchange conglomerate would control about half of all single-stock options trading in the U.S. and Europe. The deal would have little impact on the market for index options trading.
See Chart: Transatlantic Triple Threat
