Key Trends in Options Trading: Volume Growth and Ratio Changes
As of 2026, daily volumes in index options are averaging approximately 6 million, a 350% increase since 2016, while equity options have surged to around 65 million daily, reflecting a 460% growth over the past decade. Notably, the ratio of equity to index options has stabilized at 10 to 11 equity options traded for every index option.
In 2022, the introduction of daily expiries for most index products marked a pivotal shift in the market, contributing to this stability. The shift from 18.6 equity options per index option in 2021 highlights the evolving landscape, favoring index products with significant daily trading volumes.
Overall, 2023 is on track to be another record-setting year for the options market, with changes in trader demographics being observed, including a younger audience increasingly comfortable with programmatic trading and cash-settled index options.
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