SEBI’s Consultation Paper on Converting In-The-Money (ITM) Stock Options into Futures: Summary and Key Aspects
Background SEBI issued a consultation paper proposing the automatic conversion of ITM stock option contracts into futures one day before expiry. This move aims to mitigate risks associated with sudden price movements causing Out-of-The-Money (OTM) options to become ITM near expiry, leading to unexpected physical delivery obligations. Key Aspects of the Proposal 1. Current Settlement […]
