The earlier bell
Options on the affected stocks will now begin trading at 7:30 AM ET, a change from the usual 9:30 AM start. The extended session applies only to a specific group of stocks, not the entire options market. CBOE hasn't released the full list, but the exchange described the selection as "select" stocks.
For traders, the earlier start means more time to react to overnight news and global market moves before the regular session gets underway. It also gives institutional investors in other time zones a chance to trade during their business hours, since 7:30 AM ET corresponds to the afternoon in Europe and the evening in Asia.
Why the change
The extended hours could make the market more efficient, according to CBOE. By giving participants more time to trade, the exchange hopes to reduce the risk of gaps between the close and the next open. That's particularly relevant for options, where hedging strategies often depend on precise timing.
The move also aims to draw more global institutional investors. With a longer trading window, funds based in London or Hong Kong don't have to wait for the U.S. open to adjust positions. That could increase liquidity and tighten spreads, though CBOE hasn't provided specifics on expected volume or participation.
Longer hours don't automatically translate into more activity. But for options traders, having an extra 90 minutes before the bell could be meaningful. It allows for earlier positioning based on earnings releases, economic data, or geopolitical events that break overnight.
The move is also a test. CBOE is starting with select stocks, which suggests the exchange wants to gauge demand before considering a broader rollout. If the extended session attracts enough interest, it's possible more products could see similar changes down the line.
The new schedule takes effect Monday. Traders will see the earlier open on the affected options when the market opens that day.
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Options on the affected stocks will now begin at 7:30 AM ET, 90 minutes before the regular session. The change applies only to a subset of options, not the entire market. CBOE hasn't published the list of stocks, so traders will have to check their platforms for the new schedule.
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