IEX is pleased to announce its planned launch of IEX Options at the end of the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval. This milestone reflects IEX’s commitment to delivering an innovative options exchange that aligns with the needs of market participants and is informed by extensive conversations with clients regarding value, features and functionality.

“Our approach to launching IEX Options is rooted in product innovation and differentiated technology,” said John Palmer, Head of Options at IEX. “We’ve taken the time to build a market architecture designed to enhance market participants’ ability to manage risk, with the goal of driving more liquidity and better prices for the market at large. The positive response from our clients reinforces our confidence in the value IEX Options will bring to the market.”

IEX Options is designed to help address key challenges around adverse selection, leveraging IEX’s experience building equities solutions for performance and protection.

Since announcing its planned launch, IEX has already realized several important milestones, including expanding its Options team, filing its proposed Rule Book with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and ongoing engagement with regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders.

“The options market continues to grow rapidly, driving demand for innovative solutions that help participants quote confidently, manage risk and deploy capital effectively, and expand their competitive toolkit,” said Ivan Brown, who leads business and product development for IEX Options. “We’re encouraged by the strong and ongoing engagement with our clients, who recognize the utility of a differentiated exchange model that helps provide new solutions for a fast-growing and robust market.”

Further details, including testing opportunities and key dates, will be shared later this year in upcoming announcements. For more details on IEX Options and answers to FAQs, please visit the IEX Options Information Hub.

 Source: IEX