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Retail Investors Surpass Institutions in S&P 500 0DTE Options Trading

Average daily retail trading volume in S&P 500 0DTE options has overtaken institutional activity, indicating a shifting dynamic in derivatives markets.

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Terms & Concepts
  • 0DTE Options: Options contracts with zero days to expiration, typically used for short-term trading on rapid market movements.
  • S&P 500 Options: Derivatives based on the S&P 500 index, allowing traders to speculate on or hedge against changes in the index’s value.
  • Retail Investors: Individual, non-professional market participants who trade with personal capital rather than institutional or corporate funds.