Same Day Options Trading

Options are lauded for their versatility, offering investors a broad spectrum of tenors to express their viewpoints. From trading options that expire years into the future, like the SPX® options expiring in 2028, to the more recent phenomenon of zero days to expiration (0DTE), the landscape of options trading has evolved dramatically over time. A Brief History Lesson In 1973, an ambitious exchange began listing call options on a mere 16 stocks. Expirations were initially set quarterly, and as demand grew, monthly expirations became the norm. This meant same-day trading…