SPX vs. QQQ Options Market Structure: Key Differences for Scalpers
A comparison of cash-settled SPX index options versus equity-settled QQQ ETF options for active intraday traders.
While SPX and QQQ often exhibit strong positive correlation, their underlying options market structures differ significantly. SPX features European-style, cash-settled contracts with 60/40 tax treatment, whereas QQQ features American-style physical delivery contracts susceptible to early exercise risk.
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