Cboe's Matt Moran and Joe Cusick of Calamos Investments join a roundtable to discuss the topic of Accelerating Growth in 40 Act Funds’ Use of Options Topics include: the use of options through 40 Act Funds (4:41), reasons for options growth through mutual funds and ETFs (5:44), how options generate income and dampen portfolio volatility (8:06), the sustainability of it all (16:24), and their relevance in this current crazy market (21:04). To sign up for Schaeffer's Playbook of the Week, click here! Corresponding links from our friends to consider Morningstar on Alternative Funds (including Options Trading Funds)  Performance Analysis of Options-Based Equity Mutual Funds, CEFs, and ETFs: An Update  The VIX Index and Volatility-Based Global Indexes and Trading Instruments - A Guide to Investment and Trading Features Global Option-Writing Strategies to Reduce Risk and Enhance Income Historical Performance of Put-Writing Strategies