SIE practice questioneasyOptions expiration
Standard listed stock options expire on which day and time?
- AThe fourth Friday of the month at market close
- BThe first Friday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- CThe third Saturday of the month at noon Eastern Time
- DThe third Friday of the month at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — The third Friday of the month at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Standard options expire on the third Friday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. The other choices are incorrect.
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