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HL Options Chain – 2026-08-21

Detailed HL options chain for 2026-08-21 – 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 HL.

HL Call Options — 2026-08-21 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for HL – 2026-08-21 – 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 HL into 2026-08-21.

This HL 2026-08-21 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.

HL Call Options — 2026-08-21 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on HL expiring on 2026-08-21. 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
HL 260821C00016000 16.00 0.68 0.63 0.7 151 4301 75.78%
HL 260821C00017000 17.00 0.45 0.42 0.48 492 3877 76.56%
HL 260821C00015000 15.00 1 0.95 1.02 89 3018 75.88%
HL 260821C00020000 20.00 0.16 0.12 0.16 1794 2289 80.08%
HL 260821C00018000 18.00 0.3 0.27 0.33 190 1242 77.34%
HL 260821C00019000 19.00 0.2 0.16 0.23 87 648 77.73%
HL 260821C00023000 23.00 0.05 0 0.1 34 639 84.38%
HL 260821C00021000 21.00 0.09 0.01 0.11 76 436 73.83%
HL 260821C00025000 25.00 0.04 0.03 0.08 24 288 97.66%
HL 260821C00022000 22.00 0.08 0.05 0.26 40 246 98.05%
HL 260821C00013000 13.00 2.02 1.9 2.22 1 161 81.84% YES
HL 260821C00014000 14.00 1.43 1.4 1.46 29 106 76.76% YES
HL 260821C00030000 30.00 0.03 0 0.01 75 105 90.63%
HL 260821C00024000 24.00 0.03 0 0.12 1 85 93.36%
HL 260821C00012000 12.00 2.9 2.46 2.84 1 25 75.29% YES
HL 260821C00010000 10.00 6.07 3.95 5.05 10 18 102.15% YES
HL 260821C00011000 11.00 3.53 3.2 3.95 2 14 89.84% YES
HL 260821C00009000 9.00 6.95 4.75 6.15 0 0 116.02% YES

HL Put Options Chain – 2026-08-21

The table below lists all put options on HL expiring on 2026-08-21. 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
HL 260821P00015000 15.00 1.67 1.55 1.66 10 3016 70.51% YES
HL 260821P00016000 16.00 2.34 2.2 2.37 3 557 69.92% YES
HL 260821P00014000 14.00 1.06 1.02 1.11 177 524 72.27%
HL 260821P00012000 12.00 0.33 0.29 0.36 33 417 72.07%
HL 260821P00018000 18.00 3.8 3.75 4.15 26 303 71.88% YES
HL 260821P00013000 13.00 0.66 0.55 0.67 19 292 70.90%
HL 260821P00017000 17.00 3 2.95 3.15 13 183 68.36% YES
HL 260821P00020000 20.00 5.85 5.55 6.1 5 66 76.37% YES
HL 260821P00022000 22.00 6.35 7.05 8.25 1 34 138.48% YES
HL 260821P00019000 19.00 4.87 4.6 5.05 2 33 67.58% YES
HL 260821P00011000 11.00 0.17 0.14 0.2 1 29 75.98%
HL 260821P00010000 10.00 0.07 0 0.22 2 17 85.94%
HL 260821P00023000 23.00 7.77 8.05 9.3 7 7 151.37% YES
HL 260821P00009000 9.00 0.04 0 0.39 3 3 122.27%
HL 260821P00021000 21.00 6.77 6.15 7.2 1 1 125.00% YES
HL 260821P00024000 24.00 8.85 9.25 10.35 2 1 100.39% YES
HL 260821P00025000 25.00 10.3 9.9 11.35 2 0 171.29% YES
HL 260821P00030000 30.00 15.35 14.95 16.3 0 0 199.22% YES

HL 2026-08-21 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this HL options chain for 2026-08-21 show?

This page displays the full HL options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-08-21. 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 HL options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-08-21. 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 HL.

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 HL: 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 HL options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for HL between now and 2026-08-21. 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 2026-08-21 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in HL, 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 HL options chain for 2026-08-21 updated?

The HL 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 2026-08-21 approaches.