Volatility continues to reshape options markets.
New data shows 0DTE S&P 500 options volumes reaching record highs, as institutional investors increasingly turn to ultra-short-dated instruments for tactical hedging amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
In the latest IFR report, Garrett DeSimone, Head of Quantitative Research at OptionMetrics, highlights the growing participation of retail traders in 0DTE markets – a shift that continues to evolve market dynamics.
As both institutional and retail flows expand, understanding positioning, volatility, and intraday risk has never been more critical.