Wall Street Can't Wait! SK Hynix to List on U.S. Markets, Options Trading Expected Within Two Days

South Korean chip giant SK Hynix is set to land on Wall Street, with U.S. options trading expected to swiftly follow. According to Reuters on Friday (10th), citing two sources familiar with the matter, U.S. exchange operators including Cboe Global Markets and Nasdaq plan to launch options linked to SK Hynix shares as early as two business days after its stock begins trading on Nasdaq.

SK Hynix is raising $26.5 billion through this stock offering, with its Wall Street debut expected later on Friday. Analysts believe that amid a recent pullback in chip stocks, this listing will serve as a crucial litmus test for investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) equities.

The options tied to SK Hynix’s Nasdaq-listed shares will be traded under existing regulatory rules and the Options Listing Procedures Plan framework, according to sources, who requested anonymity due to the information not yet being public.

Based on SK Hynix’s South Korea-listed shares, the company’s current market capitalization is approximately $1.03 trillion. Options trading allows market participants to hedge risk or speculate on future price movements and typically enhances stock liquidity and price discovery efficiency.

In recent years, investors have poured into AI-related companies, betting that years of massive spending on chips and computing infrastructure will continue to support demand for products from firms like SK Hynix. However, as concerns grow over inflated valuations in tech stocks, chip sector volatility has intensified.

Daniel Newman, CEO of tech research firm Futurum Group, said that if the AI sector experiences only a shallow correction, SK Hynix—due to its tight supply and strategic importance—could show greater resilience. But if the market enters a severe 'AI winter,' Micron (MU-US), with its more diversified business and U.S. corporate identity, might become a relatively safer haven.

High retail participation could also make SK Hynix options trading particularly active. Traders can gain leveraged exposure to AI概念股 through options, but this strategy amplifies both potential gains and losses, increasing market volatility.

SpaceX (SPCX-US), Elon Musk’s company, saw record trading volume after its options launched last month. Sources said that on its first day, Nasdaq’s options exchange captured the largest market share, and Nasdaq remains the top U.S. equity options trading operator.

Markets now watch whether SK Hynix, leveraging its pivotal role in the AI chip market and strong retail interest in AI stocks, can spark another wave of options trading frenzy after its U.S. listing.