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DOW Options Chain – 2028-01-21

Detailed DOW options chain for 2028-01-21 – 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 DOW.

DOW Call Options — 2028-01-21 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for DOW – 2028-01-21 – 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 DOW into 2028-01-21.

This DOW 2028-01-21 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.

DOW Put Options — 2028-01-21 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on DOW expiring on 2028-01-21. 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
DOW 280121C00025000 25.00 4.97 4.55 5.85 16 1849 51.26%
DOW 280121C00027500 27.50 4 3.1 4.35 1 1162 45.29%
DOW 280121C00032500 32.50 2.9 2.9 4.5 4 904 55.25%
DOW 280121C00022500 22.50 5.8 5.55 7.4 21 619 57.13% ITM
DOW 280121C00037500 37.50 2.25 2.1 2.61 10 583 47.14%
DOW 280121C00030000 30.00 3.5 3.25 5 1 425 54.98%
DOW 280121C00020000 20.00 7.17 5.8 8.2 12 400 55.96% ITM
DOW 280121C00035000 35.00 3.13 2.25 3.2 1 333 48.78%
DOW 280121C00015000 15.00 9.6 9.2 11.15 4 212 51.47% ITM
DOW 280121C00012500 12.50 11.95 10.1 12.85 2 161 67.70% ITM
DOW 280121C00017500 17.50 8.15 7.2 9.7 1 93 60.05% ITM

DOW Put Options Chain – 2028-01-21

The table below lists all put options on DOW expiring on 2028-01-21. 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
DOW 280121P00022500 22.50 5.17 3.8 5.7 1 2713 45.70%
DOW 280121P00017500 17.50 2.76 1.45 4.2 2 2644 58.13%
DOW 280121P00025000 25.00 6.53 5.15 7.6 1 844 47.82% ITM
DOW 280121P00012500 12.50 1.2 0.87 1.28 20 474 49.27%
DOW 280121P00020000 20.00 3.85 2.61 4.05 3 400 44.12%
DOW 280121P00015000 15.00 2.51 1.51 1.96 1 307 46.63%
DOW 280121P00037500 37.50 15.55 15 16.4 5 112 39.45% ITM
DOW 280121P00030000 30.00 9.75 8.4 12 1 110 53.54% ITM
DOW 280121P00032500 32.50 11.1 10.25 13.35 18 43 48.83% ITM
DOW 280121P00027500 27.50 7.85 6.75 9.15 1 37 46.14% ITM
DOW 280121P00035000 35.00 13.68 12.2 15.5 10 27 49.66% ITM

DOW 2028-01-21 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this DOW options chain for 2028-01-21 show?

This page displays the full DOW options chain for contracts expiring on 2028-01-21. 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 DOW options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2028-01-21. 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 DOW.

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 DOW: 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 DOW options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for DOW between now and 2028-01-21. 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 2028-01-21 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in DOW, 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 DOW options chain for 2028-01-21 updated?

The DOW 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 2028-01-21 approaches.