On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Catherine Yoshimoto (FTSE Russell) for an in-depth look at the latest Russell Reconstitution changes, the return to semi-annual rebalancing, surging small-cap performance, and the explosive market interest surrounding the upcoming SpaceX IPO.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The biggest movers and shakers across CME Group markets
Why silver, platinum and gold led the downside this week
Small caps' impressive resurgence and the Russell 2000's renewed leadership
The return to semi-annual Russell Reconstitution and what it means for investors
Record-breaking growth in U.S. equity market capitalization
Russell 2000 options flow, volatility and unusual put activity
How skew dynamics in small-cap options differ from other major indices
NVIDIA, Alphabet and the changing hierarchy of America's largest companies
The unprecedented attention surrounding the SpaceX IPO and index inclusion debate
FTSE Russell's methodology and fast-entry IPO rules explained
New E-mini Russell 3000 futures
A preview of the upcoming Russell 9000 Global Index
What all of these developments could mean for futures and options traders