From Nasdaq.: 2025-05-22 17:40:00

In the options market, additional expirations have been added for various symbols, increasing liquidity for investors. The introduction of midweek expiries has not cannibalized existing volumes, but rather added to them, allowing for more precise trading around specific events. Open interest has also increased, indicating that investors are using the new expiries for hedging and structured trades. Despite concerns about market stability, the distribution of volumes across different time horizons has remained constant. Overall, the new expiries have provided investors with more flexibility in customizing their positions without increasing volatility.



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