S&P 500 Call Option Volume Hits Record 4 Million Contracts as Bullish Bets Reach Historic High

Cboe data showed S&P 500 call option volume hit a record 4,023,796 contracts on Tuesday, Aug. 4, signaling heightened bullish positioning. The surge in call activity suggests increased risk-on sentiment, though it is not directly tied to any fundamental earnings or policy change.

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Cboe data showed S&P 500 call option volume hit a record 4,023,796 contracts on Tuesday, Aug. 4, signaling heightened bullish positioning. The surge in call activity suggests increased risk-on sentiment, though it is not directly tied to any fundamental earnings or policy change.