Nasdaq Expands Short-Term Options Portfolio to Capitalize on 'Zero-Day' Bets Boom

The Nasdaq has expanded its short-term options portfolio by launching new two-week options contracts that expire on Wednesdays, covering exchange-traded products such as oil, natural gas, gold, silver, and treasury bonds. This move reflects the growing popularity of short-dated options among hedge funds and retail traders. The rise of short-term options trading has sparked divided opinions, with some warning of potential risks, while others see it as a way for traders to speculate on daily market movements. Nasdaq expects no market disruptions from the introduction of these new options.