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40 Years of the Nasdaq-100® Index: What Differentiated the NDX in 1985 and Sets It Apart Today
Join Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq, to understand the distinguishing characteristics of the NDX, why they matter, and what’s working in 2025 through the lens of index options.
Kevin Davitt is Nasdaq’s head of index options content. In this role, he helps support the growth of Nasdaq 100® Index options (NDX/XND) by advocating for the informed use of equity derivatives. Since the late 90’s, Mr. Davitt has been actively involved in the options business — originally as a market maker for a handful of well-known trading firms. He has also worked for a Chicago based fund of funds and prior to joining Nasdaq, he spent years as a senior instructor at The Options Institute (Cboe). As Nasdaq’s representative on the Options Industry Council, Kevin helps to fuel the continued growth in listed equity and index options.
