🚀 Zero DTE Options Trading for Commodities – Now Available on Upstox!

Upstox has introduced Zero DTE (Day to Expiry) Options Trading for CRUDEOIL, CRUDEOIL, NATURALGAS, & NATGASMINI, enabling traders to execute options trades right up until 9 PM on the expiry day.

:small_blue_diamond: What This Means for You?

:white_check_mark: Trade commodity options until 9 PM on Options expiry day itself.
:white_check_mark: Maximize your trading opportunities on the final day.
:white_check_mark: More flexibility for last-minute adjustments to your positions.

This enhancement gives traders greater control over their strategies, allowing them to capitalize on expiry-day price movements before contracts settle.

You can now trade the following instruments’ options contracts on their expiry day through Upstox:

:white_check_mark: CRUDEOIL
:white_check_mark: CRUDEOILM
:white_check_mark: NATURALGAS
:white_check_mark: NATGASMINI


:pushpin: Expiry Day Trading Rules & Position Management

:small_blue_diamond: 1. Trading Access Until 9:00 PM

  • New positions can be created only until 9:00 PM on expiry day.
  • After 9:00 PM, no fresh trades will be allowed in expiring options contracts.
  • At-the-money (ATM) & in-the-money (ITM) CrudeOil and CrudeOil Mini options contracts will be converted into futures contracts, provided margin requirements are met.

:small_blue_diamond: 2. Expiry Day Notifications

To ensure a smooth trading experience, traders will receive email/SMS notifications reminding them of key deadlines.

:loudspeaker: Example Notification:
“Dear Client, please note that all ITM & ATM CRUDEOIL and CRUDEOIL Mini options contracts expiring today, 17th March 2025, will be converted into futures contracts. You can create fresh positions only until 9 PM today. To avoid square-off, please ensure you maintain sufficient margin for the futures contracts before 9 PM.”


:small_blue_diamond: 3. Auto Square-Off of ITM Positions at 9:30 PM

  • By 9:30 PM, an automated system will square off all in-the-money positions if sufficient margin is not maintained for futures conversion.
  • Market orders will be executed at the best available price.
  • Clients will receive a confirmation notification once their ITM positions are squared off.

:loudspeaker: Example Notification:
“Dear Client, your ITM CRUDEOIL/NATURALGAS options position has been squared off as per expiry day devolvement margin rules.”


:warning: Important Reminders

:check_mark: Plan your trades accordingly to avoid last-minute margin issues.
:check_mark: Ensure you maintain the required margin if you want to hold converted futures contracts.
:check_mark: Reach out to Upstox customer support for any queries before expiry.

:telephone_receiver: Need Help? Contact Upstox Support for assistance.

:rocket: Trade Smart, Stay Informed! :rocket:


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