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Aggressive options activity helped lift the S&P 500’s latest rally

The S&P 500’s surge over the past five days appears to have been driven more by options positioning than by a shift in investors’ fundamental outlook, according to MarketWatch.

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MarketWatch reports the S&P 500 has notched an “epic” rally over the past five days, but the move may be driven by options mechanics rather than a renewed belief in company fundamentals.

According to MarketWatch, aggressive options trading can amplify index swings when positioning becomes a dominant force in the near term, even if the broader outlook does not materially improve.

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