B3 options market sees 79% higher daily volume in 2026 and a record R$ 2.96 billion in a session

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   Average daily volume of options on stocks, ETFs, BDRs and indexes at B3B3OrganizationOperator of Brazil's exchange and market infrastructure, listed as B3SA3. Revenue tracks traded volumes; tax and regulatory disputes (Carf, Cade) make up its contingent risk.Open in the Market Map ↗ was about R$ 1.4 billion in 2026, up 79% from R$ 781 million in 2025, with data through October 9.

   Strong growth.

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   In October 2026, options on stocks, ETFs and BDRs totaled R$ 2.96 billion in a single session, above the previous record of R$ 2.7 billion in February.

   Record.

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   Valor Investe linked the record to the election rally.

   Context.

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   The data come from B3B3OrganizationOperator of Brazil's exchange and market infrastructure, listed as B3SA3. Revenue tracks traded volumes; tax and regulatory disputes (Carf, Cade) make up its contingent risk.Open in the Market Map ↗ itself, published on its Bora Investir portal.

   Source.

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