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UVIX December 18th Options Begin Trading

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New options on 2X Long Vix Futures ETF (UVIX) began trading today with a December 18 expiration — 254 days to expiry. The long time to expiration will materially increase time value and inflate option premiums versus near-dated contracts, raising hedging and execution costs for volatility exposure. Monitor implied volatility, bid/ask spreads and early open interest to gauge liquidity and pricing efficiency.

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New options on 2X Long Vix Futures ETF (UVIX) began trading today with a December 18 expiration — 254 days to expiry. The long time to expiration will materially increase time value and inflate option premiums versus near-dated contracts, raising hedging and execution costs for volatility exposure. Monitor implied volatility, bid/ask spreads and early open interest to gauge liquidity and pricing efficiency.

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