The contract will be listed for three consecutive months and will be available for trading from 2:00 PM on Mondays through Thursdays, concluding at 8:00 AM the following day, and from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM on Fridays. On Sundays, the session will begin at 7 PM.
Exchange President James E. Newsome said, "The Exchange is delighted to offer the gold options contract on its NYMEX ACCESS® after-hours trading platform. The availability of this contract on NYMEX ACCESS® demonstrates our commitment to providing ever-increasing price transparency and opportunities for risk management."