Macro Finance
Options Volumes Soar to Record Levels on Post-Election Sell Off
Bloomberg Markets·November 6, 2026·1 min read
U.S. options markets saw their busiest day ever on Thursday as stocks slumped, with average daily volumes rising 53% above October's average, according to clearing data. The record activity reflects heightened trading during the post-election sell-off, as investors rushed to hedge positions or speculate on further market moves.
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