E-FLEX Resources & Specifications
How to Access E-FLEX Trade Information
FLEX Abbreviations on Terminal Screens
Equity FLEX Contract Specifications
How to Access E-FLEX Trade Information
The following quote vendors currently display on-line updates of FLEX information. Each terminal currently enabled for options data will display FLEX information. The format currently provided by vendors includes RFQs, quotes and prices in a news headline format.
Bloomberg Financial Markets:
Type FLEX[Go] for page display of all FLEX messages for all exchanges.
Type FLXD[Go] to filter messages displayed by FLEX [Go] function. User may select type and/or exchange.
For customer support, hit the help (?) button twice on your keypad and send a message.
ILX Systems:
Available through the Market Pulse/Business Pulse display.
Use [F12] for Market Pulse page. Enter FLEX on command line to view all FLEX messages for all exchanges.
[Enter] must be used for updated information once page has been accessed.
For customer support, call (800) 654-5657.
FLEX Abbreviations on Terminal Screens
ADM Administrative text message
AMR/AMER American-style exercise
CLS Quote to be based on closing value of stock
CMBO Order is combination with standard option contract
EUR European-style exercise
HDG E-FLEX transaction contingent upon transaction in a security listed on another exchange
IND Indicative quote
LIVE QTE Quote to be based on current value of underlying stock
LST Execution of referenced RFQ
QTE Best market quote for referenced RFQ
RFQ (#) Request For Quote (assigned number)
SPRD Spread, etc., transaction
STDL Straddle
STRANGLE Strangle