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S&P 500 Call Option Volume Hits Record 4 Million Contracts as Bullish Bets Reach Historic High

Aug 7, 2026 · 02:22 AM ET· updated 1h ago
S&P 500 Call Option Volume Hits Record 4 Million Contracts as Bullish Bets Reach Historic High

S&P 500 call options hit a record 4M+ contracts on Cboe as traders chase upside. Explore key data, hedge fund moves, and expert analysis.

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A lot of traders are buying options that bet the stock market will go up—more than ever before. When many people make the same bet, it can tell us what traders are feeling, but feelings change and don't guarantee what actually happens.

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