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CNC Options Chain – 2026-12-18

Detailed CNC options chain for 2026-12-18 – real-time call and put contracts with last price, bid/ask, volume, open interest, implied volatility, and in-the-money status.

Tip: Use this page together with the price chart, short-term prediction, and multi-expiry options overview to build a complete view of positioning and risk for CNC.

CNC Call Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for CNC – 2026-12-18 – and lists every available call and put contract in a clean chain view. Each row shows the contract symbol, last trade, bid/ask quotes, daily change, percentage change, trading volume, open interest, implied volatility (IV), and whether the option is currently in-the-money (ITM).

Traders often use a specific expiry’s options chain to identify key strike levels, unusual activity, and risk hedging behavior. High open interest around certain strikes or sudden spikes in volume can reveal where large traders and market makers are concentrating their positions for CNC into 2026-12-18.

This CNC 2026-12-18 options chain provides a complete strike-by-strike breakdown of pricing, liquidity and volatility. By comparing changes in volume, open interest distribution and IV across calls and puts, traders can understand where the market is positioning ahead of this specific expiration date.

CNC Call Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on CNC expiring on 2026-12-18. You can quickly compare strikes, pricing, liquidity (volume and open interest), and implied volatility to spot popular strike zones and potential directional bets.

Contract Strike Last Bid Ask Volume Open Int. Implied Vol ITM
CNC 261218C00080000 80.00 2.1 1.47 2.18 45 2891 46.78%
CNC 261218C00075000 75.00 2.99 2.63 3.15 1 936 46.33%
CNC 261218C00070000 70.00 4.3 4 4.4 1 701 45.09%
CNC 261218C00085000 85.00 1.58 0.91 1.46 1 330 46.80%
CNC 261218C00050000 50.00 16.72 15.8 17.65 1 301 56.10% YES
CNC 261218C00060000 60.00 10.04 8.65 9.7 2 281 51.53% YES
CNC 261218C00055000 55.00 12.87 11.85 13.6 5 243 51.49% YES
CNC 261218C00065000 65.00 7.15 6 7.25 18 235 51.58%
CNC 261218C00072500 72.50 3.95 3.25 3.6 5 220 44.82%
CNC 261218C00045000 45.00 21.43 20.2 22.6 50 157 66.43% YES
CNC 261218C00090000 90.00 0.93 0.46 0.86 7 157 45.39%
CNC 261218C00037500 37.50 29.03 28.95 31.4 12 137 109.77% YES
CNC 261218C00030000 30.00 34.73 34.5 36.85 50 122 101.71% YES
CNC 261218C00067500 67.50 5.65 4.75 5.4 4 122 45.84%
CNC 261218C00040000 40.00 28 24.7 27.45 3 110 76.42% YES
CNC 261218C00035000 35.00 29.9 29.55 31.85 18 106 84.81% YES
CNC 261218C00057500 57.50 11.45 10.25 12 5 92 51.39% YES
CNC 261218C00047500 47.50 19.75 20.35 22.15 12 90 85.62% YES
CNC 261218C00042500 42.50 24.12 22.45 24.65 16 84 68.51% YES
CNC 261218C00062500 62.50 7.9 7.3 7.8 9 78 47.18% YES
CNC 261218C00032500 32.50 32.65 31.8 34.45 35 52 91.41% YES
CNC 261218C00052500 52.50 15.85 13.75 15.6 2 37 53.69% YES
CNC 261218C00100000 100.00 0.43 0.2 0.51 24 34 49.00%
CNC 261218C00027500 27.50 17.33 36.45 40.45 70 23 119.14% YES
CNC 261218C00095000 95.00 0.93 0.31 0.56 1 20 45.56%
CNC 261218C00022500 22.50 12.22 31.85 35.35 0 10 0.00% YES
CNC 261218C00025000 25.00 10.42 30.1 32.75 8 9 0.00% YES
CNC 261218C00020000 20.00 34.2 43.55 47.65 2 1 145.46% YES
CNC 261218C00017500 17.50 26.65 0 0 2 0 0.00% YES

CNC Put Options Chain – 2026-12-18

The table below lists all put options on CNC expiring on 2026-12-18. Use it to track downside protection demand, hedge activity, and deep out-of-the-money puts that may indicate tail-risk hedging or speculation.

Contract Strike Last Bid Ask Volume Open Int. Implied Vol ITM
CNC 261218P00057500 57.50 2.75 2.69 2.99 6 1444 43.70%
CNC 261218P00060000 60.00 3.6 3.55 3.8 1 1052 42.41%
CNC 261218P00050000 50.00 0.94 0.86 1.27 10 901 47.05%
CNC 261218P00022500 22.50 0.02 0 0.28 3 895 92.38%
CNC 261218P00067500 67.50 6.65 6.95 7.6 294 353 41.66% YES
CNC 261218P00042500 42.50 0.31 0.24 0.5 22 336 52.20%
CNC 261218P00055000 55.00 2.1 1.73 2.39 44 275 45.70%
CNC 261218P00065000 65.00 5.25 5.8 6.25 9 256 42.47% YES
CNC 261218P00037500 37.50 0.47 0.11 0.26 5 247 53.22%
CNC 261218P00027500 27.50 0.05 0 0.1 3 246 65.82%
CNC 261218P00045000 45.00 0.43 0.38 0.69 34 223 50.37%
CNC 261218P00047500 47.50 0.85 0.6 0.87 2 178 47.51%
CNC 261218P00052500 52.50 1.24 1.42 1.69 2 176 45.53%
CNC 261218P00035000 35.00 0.1 0.02 0.18 2 131 53.52%
CNC 261218P00062500 62.50 4 4.55 4.95 28 111 42.51%
CNC 261218P00075000 75.00 12.85 11.5 12.45 16 42 38.40% YES
CNC 261218P00020000 20.00 0.05 0 0.28 3 40 102.15%
CNC 261218P00072500 72.50 10.9 9.4 10.8 20 37 40.37% YES
CNC 261218P00040000 40.00 0.19 0.17 0.29 18 35 51.90%
CNC 261218P00070000 70.00 8.95 8.55 9.2 2 34 41.54% YES
CNC 261218P00030000 30.00 0.1 0 0.12 1 26 60.94%
CNC 261218P00017500 17.50 0.01 0 0.32 1 24 115.43%
CNC 261218P00025000 25.00 0.04 0 0.29 4 22 84.18%
CNC 261218P00032500 32.50 0.05 0.05 0.13 6 15 58.40%
CNC 261218P00080000 80.00 15.2 15.3 16.25 10 12 34.69% YES
CNC 261218P00085000 85.00 20.8 19.85 21.25 2 2 40.99% YES

CNC 2026-12-18 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this CNC options chain for 2026-12-18 show?

This page displays the full CNC options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-12-18. Both call and put tables include contract symbols, last trade price, bid/ask quotes, daily change and percentage change, trading volume, open interest, implied volatility, and an in-the-money (ITM) flag. It is designed to give you a complete snapshot of how the market is pricing risk and direction for this specific expiry.

2. How can I use this CNC options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-12-18. By monitoring changes in implied volatility, volume, and open interest for each strike, you can see where traders are concentrating their bets and hedges. Large shifts in activity on out-of-the-money calls or puts can be early signs of expected volatility or directional moves in CNC.

3. What is the difference between in-the-money and out-of-the-money options here?

The ITM column highlights whether a contract is currently in-the-money for CNC: call options are ITM when their strike is below the current stock price, while put options are ITM when their strike is above the current stock price. ITM contracts have intrinsic value, while out-of-the-money options are purely time and volatility value. This distinction helps you quickly identify which strikes are already “in the money” for this expiry.

4. How should I read implied volatility (IV) in this CNC options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for CNC between now and 2026-12-18. Higher IV typically means options are more expensive and the market is pricing in larger potential moves. You can compare IV across strikes and between calls and puts to identify skew – for example, expensive downside puts may indicate demand for crash protection, while rich upside calls can signal speculative interest.

5. Can this single-expiry chain replace a full multi-expiry options overview?

No. This 2026-12-18 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in CNC, you should also review the multi-expiry options overview where you can compare put/call ratios, total open interest and volume across different expiration dates. Combining both perspectives helps you understand whether traders are focused on very short-term moves or longer-dated themes.

6. How often is this CNC options chain for 2026-12-18 updated?

The CNC options data on this page is refreshed regularly during market hours to reflect the latest trades, mid-market quotes, and open interest updates. Intraday changes in volume, open interest, and implied volatility can provide important signals about how sentiment and risk pricing are evolving as 2026-12-18 approaches.