1/ This Friday is monthly OpEx – a key date for traders. OpEx, short for Option Expiration, marks the third Friday of each month when standard monthly options expire. While it might sound routine, it often brings sharp moves, hedging flows, and volatility spikes. Here’s what you…
Alot of the Mag7 Nasdaq names have a ton of negative gamma holding them down with March puts really heavy in OI so need to see March OPEX clear out all that supply this week, perhaps Powell ignites a late week squeeze but would be better if pulled back like this before FOMC… https://t.co/H891naiACP
Equity OpEx this Friday. It's not just about collars and hedges being rolled, it's about all the systematic option selling programs that will be rotating into these lower strikes. https://t.co/1rRMSwHwVI

The upcoming March Options Expiration (OPEX) on Friday is anticipated to be one of the largest expirations in market history, coinciding with heightened volatility in recent weeks. Traders are focusing on expiration drivers, including vanna, charma, and overall gamma positioning, as large indices and equities positions are set to expire. Many notable Nasdaq stocks are currently experiencing negative gamma, particularly with heavy open interest in March puts. Analysts suggest that the OPEX could serve as a turning point for the market, potentially leading to sharp price movements and volatility spikes. As the expiration approaches, traders are advised to monitor systematic option selling programs and the impact of these factors on market dynamics.
