据高盛数据，本周五将有超过7.1万亿美元名义价值的期权合约到期，创下历史最高纪录。这一天被称为所谓的"四巫日"，即股指期货、股指期权、个股期货和 个股期权同时到期的日子，这种集中到期通常会放大市场交易量和波动性。 在这次创纪录的到期事件中，约5万亿美元的风险敞口与标普500指数挂钩，另有8800亿美元与个股相关。 高盛指出，虽然12月的期权到期通常是全年规模最 大的，但本次的规模超过了以往所有记录，其名义风险敞口相当于罗素3000指数总市值的约10.2%。 这一事件发生在美股年内已录得显著涨幅的背景下。标普500指数今年已上涨约15%，周四交投于6770点附近。创纪录的期权到期，可能成为年底行情中的一 个关键变量，为市场增添了显著的不确定性。 史上最大规模的到期事件 此次期权到期之所以备受关注，核心在于其前所未有的规模。根据高盛分析师John Marshall的估算，超过7.1万亿美元的名义风险敞口将在今天集中到期。 | Full 19-Dec Expiration: $7.1tin Notional | | | --- | --- | | SPX AM on-SPX Index $290b $4.6tln ...

Core Viewpoint - The unprecedented "Quadruple Witching Day" on Wall Street is set to occur this Friday, with a record high in options expiration, potentially leading to significant market volatility by year-end [1][2]. Group 1: Options Expiration Details - Over $7.1 trillion in nominal value of options contracts will expire, marking the highest record ever [2][3]. - Approximately $5 trillion of this risk exposure is linked to the S&P 500 index, while an additional $880 billion is associated with individual stocks [2]. - This event is occurring against a backdrop of a 15% increase in the S&P 500 index this year, with the index trading around 6770 points [2]. Group 2: Market Impact and Volatility - The massive options expiration could lead to two contrasting effects: increased market volatility or a "pin" effect that stabilizes prices [7]. - High trading volumes are expected as traders close, roll over, or hedge their positions, with zero-day-to-expiration options (0DTE) trading volume reaching historical highs, accounting for over 62% of total options trading [6]. - The S&P 500 index's 6800 points is identified as a critical level for bulls to defend, with market participants closely monitoring this point [7]. Group 3: Technical Analysis and Market Sentiment - The S&P 500 index is currently in a "negative gamma" zone between 6700 and 6900 points, indicating a tendency for amplified volatility [8]. - If the index can reclaim and hold above 6800 points, it may signal the start of a "Santa Claus rally," while failure to do so could lead to increased downward pressure [8]. - SpotGamma suggests potential trading strategies for investors, including call spreads near 6900 points for bullish positions and put options for bearish strategies to mitigate rapid time value decay during the holiday period [8].

这一天在华尔街被称为"四巫日"（quadruple witching），每年仅发生四次，分别在3月、6月、9月和12月的 第三个星期五。 在这一天，四类衍生品合约同时结算，迫使交易员和做市商进行大量的平仓、展期或对冲操作，从而导致 交易活动异常活跃。高盛的数据显示，仅与标普500指数相关的零日到期期权（0DTE）的交易量就已达到 历史高位，占期权总交易量的62%以上，这进一步加剧了当日的复杂性。 本周最后一个交易日华尔街或将迎来剧烈动荡，交易员们正为一场史无前例的期权到期事件做准备。 据高盛数据，本周五将有超过7.1万亿美元名义价值的期权合约到期，创下历史最高纪录。这一天被称为所 谓的"四巫日"，即股指期货、股指期权、个股期货和个股期权同时到期的日子，这种集中到期通常会放大 市场交易量和波动性。 在这次创纪录的到期事件中，约5万亿美元的风险敞口与标普500指数挂钩，另有8800亿美元与个股相关。 高盛指出，虽然12月的期权到期通常是全年规模最大的，但本次的规模超过了以往所有记录，其名义风险 敞口相当于罗素3000指数总市值的约10.2%。 这一事件发生在美股年内已录得显著涨幅的背景下。标普500指数今年已上涨 ...