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What is Position Limit?
Position Limit The maximum number of option contracts a trader or group of related traders can hold on the same side of the market (net long or net short) for a single underlying. Position limits are set by exchanges and regulators to prevent market manipulation. Limits vary by underlying, typically ranging from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts for equity options.
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The maximum number of option contracts a trader or group of related traders can hold on the same side of the market (net long or net short) for a single underlying. Position limits are set by exchanges and regulators to prevent market manipulation. Limits vary by underlying, typically ranging from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts for equity options.
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