Cboe Pushes Dow Options to Afternoon Settlement—SEC Takes Extra Nap
Published Date: 3/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The Cboe Exchange wants to change its rules so options on the Dow Jones Industrial Average can settle in the afternoon instead of the morning. The SEC is taking extra time to review this change and will decide by April 26, 2026. This affects traders and investors who use these options and could impact how they manage their money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
DJIA Options May Settle in PM
If you trade options on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Cboe filed a proposal to allow those options to be P.M.-settled (settle in the afternoon). The Securities and Exchange Commission has extended its review and will decide by April 26, 2026 whether to approve or disapprove that proposed change.
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