Cboe Europe Derivatives to launch FLEX Options for European Investors

Cboe Europe Derivatives (CEDX) is set to launch Cboe Flexible Exchange options (FLEX options) in Europe to enhance risk management tools for institutional investors in the region.  According to a story in The Trade news, the new contracts are expected to go live in Q1 2026, subject to external assessments, and will provide a regulated exchange environment which allows market participants to customize key contract terms such as strike price, expiration date, settlement type and exercise style for stock indices, individual equity and ETF options. Initially, FLEX options will be offered on a select set of underlyings, spanning single country and pan-European Cboe Europe equity indices, individual equities and ETFs, and CEDX expects to expand this coverage over the course of 2026.  Specifically, the offering will combine the flexibility of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives with exchange-traded products, to help investors pursue goals including income generation, downside protection or enhanced growth.  The contracts will also be cleared and settled by Cboe Clear Europe.