While options volume in 2012 will see a decline from the record level of 2011, at about 9:15 am CST today OCC saw volume surpass the 3.899 billion contract level of 2010. This volume level makes 2012 the second best year for options trading in the 39 year history of listed options.
FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index:
US Options Volume
Date 20/12/2012