MIAX PEARL Unlocks Gold ETF Options for Traders
Published Date: 2/21/2025
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Summary
MIAX PEARL is updating its rules to let traders buy and sell options on the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF, making it easier to invest in gold. They’re also fixing some trust names to match their current official titles. These changes took effect right away on February 6, 2025, so investors can start trading without delay.
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Options Now Trade on Goldman Sachs Gold ETF
MIAX PEARL amended Exchange Rule 402 to allow listing and trading of options on the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (ticker AAAU). This change became operative upon filing on February 6, 2025, so investors and traders can begin trading options on AAAU immediately.
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Previous: 2025-02885 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 402, Criteria for Underlying Securities, To List and Trade Options on the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF and Amend the Names of Certain Trusts To Reflect Their Current Names
The Miami International Securities Exchange is updating its rules to let traders buy and sell options on the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF, making gold trading more exciting and accessible. They’re also fixing some trust names to keep everything clear and up-to-date. These changes took effect right away, so investors can start trading without delay!
Next: 2025-02887 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX Sapphire, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 402, Criteria for Underlying Securities, To List and Trade Options on the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF and Amend the Names of Certain Trusts To Reflect Their Current Names
MIAX Sapphire just updated its rules to let traders buy and sell options on the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF, making gold investing more exciting and flexible. They also fixed some trust names to keep everything clear and up-to-date. These changes took effect right away, so investors can start trading without delay!