noun Internet Slang

quad witching

KWOD WICH-ing · noun · informal

The simultaneous quarterly expiration of four derivative types.

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Quad witching, or quadruple witching, is the day when stock-index futures, stock-index options, single-stock options, and single-stock futures all expire at once, usually the third Friday of March, June, September, and December. It often brings a surge in volume and volatility.

“Volume exploded into the close on quad witching Friday.”
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quad witching In A Sentence

Volume exploded into the close on quad witching Friday.

Origin & Usage

From market 'witching hour' lore; 'quad' reflects the four expiring instrument types.

Variants quadruple witching
Tags #finance#stocks#wsb#derivatives#expiration

People Also Ask

What is quad witching?

It's the day when four types of derivatives, stock-index futures, stock-index options, single-stock options, and single-stock futures, all expire at the same time, usually the third Friday of March, June, September, and December.

Why does quad witching matter to traders?

Because the simultaneous expirations often trigger a surge in trading volume and volatility, especially near the market close.

How often does quad witching happen?

Four times a year, on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December.

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