October 14th 2026, 4:52 PM
Cboe Secures SEC Approval for Company Performance Metric Options
Key Summary
Cboe Global Markets has received SEC approval to list options tied to publicly traded companies' performance metrics, marking a significant development in the regulatory landscape for prediction markets. The move is seen as a key step towards legitimizing the use of prediction markets in the US, following recent regulatory efforts and high-profile cases involving Richard Heart and Kalshi CEO.
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Introduction
Cboe Global Markets has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to list options contracts tied to publicly-traded companies' performance metrics.Regulatory Background
The SEC signed off on Cboe's rule change on October 13, 2026.How the Contracts Work
The options are cash-settled and European-style.Initial Targets
Around 23 actively traded US companies are expected to be part of the first batch.Partnership with Robinhood
Robinhood is set to be the first retail distributor.Launch and Fees
The rollout is scheduled for October 2026, but it remains contingent on further regulatory authorizations.What This Means for Traders and the Market
KPI options strip away stock price noise.Conclusion
The launch builds on Cboe's earlier move into prediction markets, specifically Cboe Predicts, a set of binary options focusing on market indices introduced in June 2026.Cboe Global Markets, SEC, Robinhood, Apple, Tesla
Regulatory Enforcement
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A photo of a trader sitting at a desk with a computer screen displaying a stock chart, with a calculator and pen nearby, representing the launch of company performance metric options.
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