Index Options With Kevin Davitt
Access expert insights and strategies from Kevin Davitt, Nasdaq's Head of Index Options Content, through engaging articles, insightful interviews and informative webinars—designed to enhance understanding and proficiency in trading Nasdaq-100 Micro Index® Options (XND®).
The go-to resource for retail investors seeking comprehensive education on index options.
Learn how to leverage XND® index options to mitigate risk, generate income and maximize exposure to some of today’s most innovative companies. Whether a beginner or an experienced trader, this page provides resources to navigate the dynamic world of index options.
About Kevin Davitt
Kevin Davitt is the Head of Nasdaq’s Index Options Content. Kevin spent years focused on options education with an index emphasis at Cboe Global Markets. Prior to his exchange work, Kevin traded index, equity, and commodity futures and options as a market maker at a variety of well-known firms. Davitt is a graduate of Marquette University. He’s a proud Evans Scholar alum and enjoys reading, live music, running and coaching youth baseball.
Nasdaq's Micro Index® Options (XND®) Newsletter
The XND® Newsletter is the Index Options team’s bi-weekly publication designed to keep retail investors and financial advisors at the forefront of market developments. Each edition delivers timely Nasdaq index options product updates and key data, alongside expert insights into index options and related market trends.
Kevin Davitt in the News
Schwab Network's Market on Close | Tech Rally Following MSFT Earnings
Kevin Davitt breaks down the tech-fueled rally following Microsoft’s (MSFT) earnings and what it means for the Nasdaq-100. He highlights key trends investors should watch as the market digests recent gains and takes a closer look at the index’s biggest movers.
Watch Latest AppearanceSchwab Network’s Market on Close | Ways Options Drive Nasdaq Moves, Risks in Leverage ETFs & Pricing in Tech Volatility
Discover the rotation Davitt sees in the tech sector and how it has hit the index through options activity in stocks like Nvidia (NVDA), Micron (MU), and SpaceX (SPCX) as the main culprit driving big swings. Uncover the mechanics behind leverage ETF rebalancing and why timing matters when these products are experiencing extreme moves, plus strategies for managing risk when volatility spikes across the innovation economy.
Watch the InterviewTech Rally Hits RECORDS, AMD AI Revenue +107%, SpaceX Sales +92% | Live Trading
Witness the technology sector's record-breaking performance as major innovators drive unprecedented market gains. This live trading coverage examines AMD's AI division surge with 107% revenue growth and SpaceX's remarkable 92% sales increase, highlighting the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and aerospace innovation on today's markets.
Watch the InterviewMoomoo Ask Me Anything: How Conditional Orders Work After Earnings | Plan Before the Market Moves
Discover why earnings reactions can be fast, emotional, and difficult to time manually, and how conditional orders let you define "if-then" logic before the market starts moving. Davitt analyzes how automation can help carry out the conditions you set while you maintain control, plus understanding that it doesn't remove market, execution, or strategy risk.
Watch the Interviewtastylive | The Semis Have Moved 3% a Day for 50 Days. That Only Happens in a Crisis.
Get expert insights on trading the implied volatility gap between NVIDIA and Apple, why last week's liquidation made NDX® downside butterflies such a clean hedge offering 5:1 risk-reward ratios, and how the earnings week volatility term structure sets up diagonals by selling the rich 4-day cycle (700-point implied move) against a calmer 14-day cycle (1,100-point implied move).
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An Exploration into the Benefits and Strategies of Using Nasdaq-100 Index® Options (NDX®)
'The Why and How of Index Options' whitepaper explores the transformative impact of the Nasdaq-100 Index since 1985, highlighting its unique construction focused on non-financial securities that drive growth and innovation. It discusses the NDX's global investment ecosystem, including stocks, ETFs, futures, and index options like NDX and XND index options, noting significant volume growth in recent years due to increased passive investing and demand for macro risk management tools.
The Why and How of Index OptionsVideo Highlights
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