…Weekly options are listed before the open on Thursdays with the development of Listing • Currently, the AAPL Weeklys are part of the "expanded" program and have 6 expirations. A the Friday / Monday trading pattern new expiration is added every week • When the OBOE introduced Weeklys. it stated that they would provide an "efficient way to trade options specifically around certain news or events — such as economic data or earnings announcements" Purpose • Trading options instead of stock is a convenient way…