Nasdaq ISE Expands Short-Term ETF Options to Mondays
Published Date: 8/17/2026
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Summary
Nasdaq ISE just got the green light to offer more short-term options on certain ETFs! Now, they can list options that expire on Tuesdays and Thursdays for ETFs that already qualify, plus new Monday and Wednesday expirations for ETFs meeting fresh criteria. This means more trading choices for investors starting soon, with no extra costs announced.
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Tier 1 ETFs: New Tue/Thu Expirations
If you trade options on very large ETFs, Nasdaq ISE may now list up to two Tuesday and two Thursday short-term expirations beyond the current week for Exchange-Traded Fund Shares that meet the existing Qualifying Securities Criteria. To qualify as a Tier 1 ETF it must have AUM greater than $50 billion (based on NAV on the last day of the prior quarter), monthly options volume greater than 10 million (sides), a position limit of at least 250,000 contracts, and participate in the Penny Interval Program.
Tier 2 ETFs: New Mon/Wed Expirations
Nasdaq ISE can now list up to two Monday and two Wednesday short-term expirations beyond the current week for Exchange-Traded Fund Shares that meet new Tier 2 criteria. To qualify as a Tier 2 ETF it must have AUM greater than $25 billion (based on NAV on the last day of the prior quarter), monthly options volume greater than 5 million (sides), a position limit of at least 250,000 contracts, and participate in the Penny Interval Program.
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