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Index Options vs. Equity Options: Cash Settlement & Tax Rules

September 30, 2026 by Bruno
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Learn how index options differ from equity options in cash settlement, European exercise, early assignment risk, and Section 1256 60/40 tax treatment.

Categories Market Education Tags cash settlement, index options, investing basics, options trading, section 1256 contracts, spx vs spy

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