Oct. 21 at 1:38 AM
$CBOE files a proposal w/ the SEC to extend equity options trading hours beyond the standard 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET session.
This is explicitly positioned as an initial step toward broader overnight trading capabilities, building on existing global trading hours (GTH) for index options.
Key Details from the Proposal
- New Sessions:
- Pre-market: 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. ET (aligning with extended equity trading).
- Post-market: 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET (a brief 15-minute window to capture after-hours activity).
If approved, this would roll out in phases, starting with select options before broader implementation & paves the way for 24/5 trading in the future.
