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FCX Options Chain – 2026-12-18

Detailed FCX 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 FCX.

FCX Call Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for FCX – 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 FCX into 2026-12-18.

This FCX 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.

FCX Put Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on FCX 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
FCX 261218C00060000 60.00 11.48 10.95 11.65 34 7773 51.22% YES
FCX 261218C00050000 50.00 16.58 16.1 17 84 3823 51.26% YES
FCX 261218C00075000 75.00 6.35 6.2 6.5 127 3230 49.96%
FCX 261218C00045000 45.00 18.34 18.4 20.65 54 2605 50.78% YES
FCX 261218C00070000 70.00 7.8 7.3 8.05 13 2479 50.88%
FCX 261218C00055000 55.00 13.8 12.55 14.25 208 2005 52.92% YES
FCX 261218C00040000 40.00 21.89 22.9 24.65 9 1709 56.86% YES
FCX 261218C00030000 30.00 31.7 30.1 32.5 1 698 51.71% YES
FCX 261218C00035000 35.00 26.85 26.15 28.25 1 559 53.76% YES
FCX 261218C00065000 65.00 9.4 8.3 9.55 79 502 50.38%
FCX 261218C00080000 80.00 5.42 4.8 5.4 7 430 50.06%
FCX 261218C00020000 20.00 39.75 39 43.2 2 210 71.48% YES
FCX 261218C00025000 25.00 31.88 34.95 37.65 11 128 63.23% YES
FCX 261218C00090000 90.00 3.35 2.96 3.7 1 127 50.04%
FCX 261218C00085000 85.00 4.2 4.15 4.85 3 100 50.20%
FCX 261218C00100000 100.00 2.6 2.28 2.64 2 26 50.67%
FCX 261218C00015000 15.00 24.48 39.15 43.5 10 11 0.00% YES
FCX 261218C00095000 95.00 4.6 2.56 3.95 2 7 51.15%

FCX Put Options Chain – 2026-12-18

The table below lists all put options on FCX 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
FCX 261218P00030000 30.00 0.57 0.42 0.65 2 4437 52.15%
FCX 261218P00050000 50.00 4.55 4.2 5 2 3940 46.42%
FCX 261218P00015000 15.00 0.03 0 0.2 639 3115 69.53%
FCX 261218P00035000 35.00 1.19 0.91 1.22 50 2955 50.20%
FCX 261218P00040000 40.00 1.76 1.49 2.41 12 2508 51.31%
FCX 261218P00025000 25.00 0.25 0.2 0.45 22 2024 55.18%
FCX 261218P00045000 45.00 3.35 2.44 3.45 172 1910 48.15%
FCX 261218P00055000 55.00 6.7 6.2 7.95 1 1206 49.84%
FCX 261218P00020000 20.00 0.15 0 0.25 2 406 57.72%
FCX 261218P00060000 60.00 9.6 8.8 9.85 1 180 46.04%
FCX 261218P00065000 65.00 10.85 11.15 13.3 1 174 47.80% YES
FCX 261218P00070000 70.00 16.32 15.05 16.55 1 46 47.19% YES
FCX 261218P00080000 80.00 23.63 21.85 23.85 30 27 45.84% YES
FCX 261218P00075000 75.00 18.64 18 20.05 10 16 46.40% YES
FCX 261218P00090000 90.00 28.2 30.25 32.05 10 8 44.57% YES
FCX 261218P00085000 85.00 24.12 25.95 27.85 10 4 45.17% YES

FCX 2026-12-18 Options Chain FAQ

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

This page displays the full FCX 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 FCX 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 FCX.

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 FCX: 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 FCX options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for FCX 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 FCX, 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 FCX options chain for 2026-12-18 updated?

The FCX 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.