Why Index Options Are Taxed 60/40: Section 1256
Index options are taxed 60/40 under Section 1256 no matter how long you hold them. See which products qualify, the year end mark to market, and SPX vs SPY.
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AM vs PM Settled Index Options Explained
AM settled index options settle off Friday's opening quotation and stop trading Thursday. PM settled options run to the close. The gap between them, measured.