SEC Division of Trading and Markets

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Recommended approval

Volatility traders can now place one order where they used to need two. On September 2, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Cboe Exchange's rule creating VIX future-option orders, which bundle Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) options with VIX futures (VX futures) in a single transaction.

Updated Sep 4