Opportunity
Federal Register #SR-NYSEAMER-2026-34
SEC Notice: NYSE American LLC Proposal to Extend Equity Options Trading Hours
Buyer
Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted
June 22, 2026
Identifier
SR-NYSEAMER-2026-34
NAICS
523210, 523120
This notice concerns a proposed rule change by NYSE American LLC, published by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to extend trading hours for certain eligible equity options. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Trading and Markets - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment of two new trading sessions for eligible equity options: - Early Trading Session: 7:30 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. - Late Trading Session: 4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Applies to up to 100 multiply-listed equity option classes meeting specific liquidity and market capitalization criteria - Operational rules and risk disclosures for market participants (Market Makers and Specialists) - Voluntary participation for market makers and specialists - Mandated customer disclosures about risks of trading during extended hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligibility for extended hours based on average daily volume, market capitalization, and trading volume of underlying equity - Semiannual review of eligible options (January 1 and July 1) - Regulatory oversight and operational requirements for extended trading sessions - No procurement of products or services; this is a regulatory change
Description
This notice pertains to a proposed rule change filed by NYSE American LLC with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its rules to extend trading hours for certain eligible equity options. The proposal includes establishing two additional trading sessions beyond the Core Trading Session, specifically an Early Trading Session and a Late Trading Session, and setting eligibility criteria for equity options to be traded during these extended hours. The rule change aims to increase market accessibility, promote capital formation, and facilitate portfolio management while maintaining appropriate regulatory oversight and risk disclosures to customers.