SEC Extends Review Time for Longer Options Trading Hours
Published Date: 3/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Cboe Exchange wants to let traders buy and sell certain popular stock options for longer hours. The SEC is taking extra time to decide if this change is a good idea, so no final call has been made yet. If approved, traders could enjoy more flexible trading times, but the decision might take several more months.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Extended Trading for Eligible Options
On September 30, 2025 Cboe asked the SEC to let certain multi-listed equity options trade in extended sessions if they meet specific eligibility criteria. The proposal was published in the Federal Register on October 3, 2025. If the SEC approves the change, traders would be able to buy and sell those eligible multi-listed equity options during extended trading hours.
SEC Decision Delayed to May 31, 2026
The SEC extended the review period for the Cboe proposed rule change by 60 days, moving the decision deadline from April 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026. That means the Commission will issue an order approving or disapproving the proposal no later than May 31, 2026.
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