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Cboe Extends Trading Hours for Stocks
15 Oct
Summary
- Extended trading hours for options on 24 stocks and five ETFs begin Monday.
- Trading will occur between 7:30-9:25 a.m. ET and 4:00-4:15 p.m. ET.
- This expansion aims to provide traders with greater flexibility and risk management.
Cboe Global Markets is expanding its trading hours for options on a selection of 24 actively traded stocks and five exchange-traded funds, beginning Monday. This significant change, approved by the SEC in May, allows trading between 7:30 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. ET, as well as from 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET. This expansion represents a move towards continuous trading accessibility.
Trading during these extended hours has already seen growth, particularly for index options, indicating a rising demand for such flexibility. The selected stocks meet stringent criteria, including high average daily volume and market value, ensuring liquidity. This initiative aims to provide investors with more opportunities to manage their portfolios and mitigate risks in response to market developments.
