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title: "Futu indicated that the number of first-time options trading users in March increased by 15% month-on-month, and the total trading amount increased by 25%"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/282021048.md"
description: "Futu platform data shows that in March 2026, the number of first-time options trading users increased by 15.3% month-on-month, and the total trading amount increased by 25.1%. Geopolitical changes have led to market fluctuations, prompting Hong Kong investors to actively adjust their strategies and use options to hedge risks. More and more investors are viewing options as a \"shock absorber\" in their investment portfolios to manage risks and lock in profits. Futu will continue to pay attention to changes in investment demand in the Hong Kong market and provide a variety of options products"
datetime: "2026-04-08T10:27:46.000Z"
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# Futu indicated that the number of first-time options trading users in March increased by 15% month-on-month, and the total trading amount increased by 25%

Since the geopolitical upheaval that began at the end of February 2026, the stock market has experienced continuous fluctuations. During this period, Hong Kong investors are rapidly adjusting their investment strategies and portfolios, utilizing investment tools such as options to hedge against market risks. According to the latest data from the Futu platform, in March 2026, the number of people conducting their first options trading on the platform increased by 15.3% month-on-month; during the same period, the total options trading amount for clients also recorded a 25.1% increase.

## More New Options Investors Are Entering the Market

Futu stated that the data reflects that more new options investors are entering the market, and overall options investors are increasing their deployment efforts. Futu further noted that factors such as geopolitical tensions are exacerbating market volatility, prompting more Hong Kong investors to view options as an indispensable "shock absorber" in their investment portfolios. Investors are deeply utilizing its risk hedging and yield enhancement functions to manage position risks and lock in profits. Futu is also continuously monitoring changes in investment demand in the Hong Kong market to provide a comprehensive range of options products for Hong Kong investors

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