25 Sep 2025
📈New ETF Options Trading Standards Proposed by SEC
Self-Regulatory Organizations; MIAX Sapphire, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 402 To Permit the Listing of Options on an Exchange Traded Fund as Defined in Rule 6c-11 Under the Investment Company Act of 1940
Summary
The SEC announces proposed rule changes allowing the listing and trading of options on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under updated standards. This move aims to streamline the approval process and increase transparency, benefiting investors by providing improved risk management tools and quicker market access.
Agencies
- Securities and Exchange Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule change facilitates the listing and trading of options on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), aligning options listing standards with the enhanced transparency requirements under Rule 6c-11. This changes the landscape for options trading, potentially increasing market activity and providing more hedging tools for investors.