**Index Options and Market Trends: Key Insights from Recent Performance**
Between March 30 and June 3, 2026, the Nasdaq-100® Index (NDX) experienced a significant increase of over 33%, compared to 19.4% and 20% gains for the SPY and IWM indices, respectively. Such rapid growth in a large-cap index is rare, having occurred only a handful of times in the last 25 years. Historical data indicates that similar jumps typically follow market corrections or are associated with starting bull markets, including notable instances in 2002, 2009, and 2020.
The resurgence in index options has been significant, with volumes soaring by 125% since 2019 and a nearly fourfold increase since daily expirations for NDX options became available in 2022. As of June 8, 2026, NDX has shown substantial yearly returns, recording +54.9% in 2023, +25.6% in 2024, and +20.8% in 2025, continuing into 2026 with +17.1% YTD. This growth reflects a broader interest in the options market, driven by increasing accessibility and understanding, with equity and ETF option volumes also growing by approximately 200%.
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