Moomoo Expands Options Trading with Nasdaq’s Monday and Wednesday Expirations
Event summary
- Moomoo launched Nasdaq’s new Monday and Wednesday weekly options expirations on January 27, 2026, providing greater flexibility for traders.
- The expanded expirations apply to nine high-profile securities, including Tesla, NVIDIA, and Apple, following SEC approval.
- Moomoo reported an 86% year-over-year surge in options transactions in 2025, highlighting growing retail investor interest.
- The platform offers 13 built-in options strategies and educational resources to support traders navigating the new expirations.
The big picture
The expansion of options expirations to Monday and Wednesday reflects a broader trend toward more frequent and flexible trading instruments, catering to the growing sophistication of retail investors. Moomoo’s partnership with Nasdaq positions it as a key player in democratizing access to advanced trading tools, potentially reshaping how individual investors manage risk and capitalize on market opportunities.
What we're watching
- Trading Volume Growth
- Whether the introduction of Monday and Wednesday expirations will further accelerate options trading volume on Moomoo’s platform.
- Retail Investor Adoption
- How effectively Moomoo’s educational resources and tools can onboard retail investors to utilize the new expirations strategically.
- Market Event Alignment
- The extent to which traders align options strategies with key market events, such as earnings reports, using the new expiration dates.
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