Zero-day options linked to S&P 500 with $862bn notional value in April become popular amid economic uncertainty; 90% expect their growth, but 45% fear a potential blowup.
Zero-day options, equity derivatives with less than 24 hours to expiration, have become popular among investors seeking to navigate economic and central bank policy uncertainty. With the notional value of these options tied to the S&P 500 reaching $862bn in April, 90% of MLIV Pulse respondents expect their growth to continue. However, almost half of these respondents also fear an eventual blowup.
May 06, 2024
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