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Markets have reached record highs. The S&P 500 Index has returned 4.7% year-to-date, supported by strong first quarter earnings and significant investor interest in artificial intelligence. On the surface, it looks like a strong rally, but market appearances don't always tell the full story.
April was another strong volume month for U.S. options with 20.63 million contracts traded. Cboe's proprietary index options set a single-day record on April 14 with 9.0 million contracts traded.
The options market experienced significant growth and dynamic shifts during the first quarter of 2026, marked by record-setting volumes across major index, ETF, and single stock contracts. There was robust activity in both established and newly launched products, as well as evolving regulatory and structural developments.
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