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This paper uniquely examines index option market structure and trading frictions, using extensive SPX and SPXW data (2011-2022) to challenge frictionless derivative models. Its empirical depth and focus on oligopolistic market makers profits reveal overlooked realities, offering novel insights valuable for both academic research and practitioners in option pricing and market microstructure.

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This paper uniquely examines index option market structure and trading frictions, using extensive SPX and SPXW data (2011-2022) to challenge frictionless derivative models. Its empirical depth and focus on oligopolistic market makers profits reveal overlooked realities, offering novel insights valuable for both academic research and practitioners in option pricing and market microstructure.

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