Options Playbook Radio 167: Trading Options After Hours
Jul 20, 2017•17 min
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Episode description
It's huddle time again on Options Playbook Radio. This is when Mark and Brian answer listener questions. Do you have a question that you want answered on a future episode? Send them to Brian at theoptionsguy@invest.ally.com, or to the Options Insider at questions@theoptionsinsider.com.
The Bobster wants to know if options can be traded outside of U.S. trading hours.
- Short answer: yes and no
- Longer answer: liquidity issues, wider spreads, other nuances.
- Should there be regular after hours?
- Should it be limited to a number of names?
- Index versus equity options
Nelly2 wants to know about assignment. Just so I am clear on the spread assignment thing. If I am in SPX, then I just get cash if the index closes inside my spread. But if I am in a stock, then I get the stock?
- Cash-settled
- Guidelines for cash-settled versus regular settled
- Sellers and buyers rights and obligations
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