SEC Takes Extra Time on Cboe's VIX Trading Combo Proposal
Published Date: 2/24/2026
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Summary
Cboe Exchange wants to let traders combine VIX options and futures into one order, making trading smoother and more flexible. The SEC is taking extra time—until April 16, 2026—to decide if this change is a go. This affects traders using VIX products and could impact how they manage risk and money.
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Allow Combined VIX Option–Futures Orders
Cboe Exchange filed a proposed rule to allow single orders that contain both Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options and VIX futures. The Securities and Exchange Commission has set April 16, 2026, as the date by which it will approve, disapprove, or institute proceedings on that proposal.
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