CASINO GOT EXTENDED HOURS! CBOE and NYSE open extended options hours on major stocks and ETFs starting today
Cboe and NYSE launched extended trading hours for options on 24 stocks and 5 ETFs, including NVDA, TSLA, AAPL, and others, starting Monday. The extended sessions run from 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. ET and 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET. NYSE plans to introduce 23-hour equity trading for the same names in December. Brokers like Interactive Brokers and Fidelity support the new hours.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The new sessions provide traders with additional time to trade options, potentially increasing liquidity, volatility, and strategic flexibility for the listed securities.
Market read
First‑time launch of extended options hours for major U.S. equities and ETFs, creating new trading opportunities and possible short‑term price effects.
What to watch
Broker adoption and participant liquidity may be slower than anticipated, limiting impact.
Background
Cboe and NYSE American Options are adding pre‑market (7:30‑9:25 ET) and post‑market (4:00‑4:15 ET) sessions for 24 stocks and 5 ETFs, starting today.
Ticker impact
Cboe launched extended pre‑ and post‑market options sessions for NVDA.
potential heightened volatility as traders adjust positions
Extended hours give market participants more time to trade options, which can amplify price swings.
Cboe launched extended pre‑ and post‑market options sessions for TSLA.
possible increased volatility during extended sessions
More hours allow new strategies and reaction to news outside regular market.
Cboe launched extended pre‑ and post‑market options sessions for AAPL.
likely modest volatility increase
High‑volume stock; extra hours give traders more flexibility.
Cboe launched extended pre‑ and post‑market options sessions for MSFT.
potential slight uptick in volatility
Extended hours often see lower volume but can move prices on news.
Cboe launched extended pre‑ and post‑market options sessions for AMZN.
possible higher volatility during off‑hours
More trading time allows reaction to earnings, news, etc.
Cboe launched extended pre‑ and post‑market options sessions for META.
likely modest volatility increase
Extended hours give traders extra time to position around news.
Cboe launched extended pre‑ and post‑market options sessions for GOOGL.
potential slight volatility rise
High‑volume stock benefits from extra trading time.
Cboe launched extended pre‑ and post‑market options sessions for SPY.
possible modest volatility across equity markets
SPY is a benchmark; extra hours affect many strategies.
Market effects
Broader options market may see higher volume and tighter spreads across equity and ETF sectors.
U.S. equity markets gain extended trading flexibility; limited direct effect on non‑U.S. markets.
Adds a new tool for global investors accessing U.S. options outside regular hours.
Counterpoint
Extended hours could dilute price discovery and lead to erratic moves on low‑volume periods.
Key entities
- ExchangeCboe
Operator of the new extended options sessions.
- ExchangeNYSE American Options
Launching similar extended sessions.
