$2.7 Trillion Wall of Expiring Options a Worry for Traders Reeling From Bank Crisis
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Just as a week of global bank drama winds down, Friday’s options expiration risks creating fresh turmoil for traders.
An estimated $2.7 trillion of derivatives contracts tied to stocks and indexes are scheduled to mature, obliging Wall Street managers to either roll over existing positions or start new ones. The process usually involves portfolio adjustments that lead to a spike in trading volume and sudden price swings.