I see the new Monday/Wednesday options mainly as short-term tactical tools, not something to trade aggressively. The extra expiries allow tighter positioning around specific catalysts like macro headlines or post-earnings moves, without overpaying for time value. I’d mostly use them in defined-risk spreads rather than straight long options.
From the eligible names, I’m most interested in $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ and $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ . Both tend to show strong short-term momentum and active Gamma behavior, which fits Mon/Wed expiries well. NVDA often reacts quickly to AI-related news, while META works nicely for short-term volatility or quick Nasdaq hedges.
Between the two, Wednesday expiries suit my strategy better. They’re ideal for mid-week adjustments or short hedges that I don’t want to hold into Friday or over the weekend. To me, Mon/Wed options are precision tools—useful when timing is clear, but not for everyday trading.
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Short-Dated Options Coming! More Opportunities or Ways to Lose Money?
SEC has approved Nasdaq ISE’s rule change to expand short-term options. Starting Jan 26, 2026, select mega-cap stocks and ETFs will gain new Monday and Wednesday expiries, enhancing flexibility for hedging and tactical trades. The Q1 2026 eligible list includes Tesla, NVIDIA, Apple, iShares Bitcoin Trust, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Broadcom, Alphabet, and Microsoft.
Will Monday/Wednesday expiries improve hedging—or amplify short-term volatility in mega-caps?
Would you use these new expiries for earnings hedges, macro events, or intraday speculation?
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