The Nasdaq-100 has been trading with markedly higher volatility than the broader S&P 500 in recent sessions, a trend that is set to intensify with the inclusion of SpaceX.
The aerospace giant is scheduled to make its long-awaited debut on the Nasdaq this Friday, adding a high-profile, potentially volatile component to the tech-heavy index.
Market participants are closely monitoring the stability of the incoming stock.
SpaceX options trading activity remained robust on Monday, with approximately 500,000 contracts changing hands by midday.
While this volume sits slightly below the average recorded since the derivatives market opened, the sustained interest underscores the market's focus on the company's pricing dynamics ahead of the listing.
The addition of SpaceX to the Nasdaq-100 comes at a time when the index is already confronting renewed volatility risks.