Hi The Z indice used to be busy but now only trades slowly, anyone know why? It is Z 12-08 contract, t it was the 09-08 when it was busy. Thanks
No-one wants to play any more. Until this bail-out plan is settled people don't want to get in to new positions - It's traded the same volume today as the DAX,both about 75K as of now,pretty quiet everywhere. Also,a lot of people got badly burnt when the plan was rejected. Once bitten,twice shy.
I know its quiet today but the Z has been quiet for 2 weeks now, it used to be as busy as the FDAX and the ER2 that was
Maybe Lehman were big players in the FTSE? I never realised FDAX and Z were as busy as one another. I always thought DAX future was much bigger than FTSE future in just about every way,open interest,daily volumes,trader participation,the lot. Oh well,you live and learn.Hope it picks up soon.