August 16th Options Now Available For iShares Trust - iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA)
March 11, 2024 at 11:29 AM EDT
Investors in iShares Trust - iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) saw new options begin trading today, for the August 16th expiration. One of the key inputs that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 158 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a possible opportunity for sellers of puts or calls to achieve a higher premium than would be available for the contracts with a closer expiration..