SEC Delays Decision on Nasdaq's Weekly Options Expansion
Published Date: 7/2/2025
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Summary
Nasdaq ISE wants to update its Short Term Option Series Program to allow options on certain stocks and ETFs to expire on Mondays and Wednesdays, not just Fridays. The SEC is taking extra time to review this change and will decide by August 19, 2025. This affects traders who like flexible option expirations and could open up new trading opportunities soon.
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