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Analysis: $5.8 Trillion Worth of Options Set to Expire on US Stock Market Today, Signaling Potential Price Volatility
Summary: According to Citigroup estimates, there will be $5.8 trillion worth of open stock contracts expiring on Friday, including $4.2 trillion in index options, $708 billion in US ETF options, and $819 billion in individual stock options. This event could lead to increased market volatility, surpassing the relatively mild fluctuations seen in recent weeks. Every quarter, ...
According to Citigroup estimates, there will be $5.8 trillion worth of open stock contracts expiring on Friday, including $4.2 trillion in index options, $708 billion in US ETF options, and $819 billion in individual stock options. This event could lead to increased market volatility, surpassing the relatively mild fluctuations seen in recent weeks. Every quarter, a variety of derivative contracts traded on different exchanges expire on the same day, sometimes referred to by market observers as 'triple witching day.' Experts predict that the event itself may not add extra volatility on Friday, but could pave the way for more sudden market movements next week.
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