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IWM Options Chain – 2026-02-18

Detailed IWM options chain for 2026-02-18 – 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 IWM.

IWM Call Options — 2026-02-18 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for IWM – 2026-02-18 – 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 IWM into 2026-02-18.

This IWM 2026-02-18 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.

IWM Put Options — 2026-02-18 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on IWM expiring on 2026-02-18. 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
IWM 260218C00257000 257.00 4.54 9.47 9.6 0 146 26.10% YES
IWM 260218C00259000 259.00 3.97 7.93 8.04 0 106 25.37% YES
IWM 260218C00256000 256.00 7.41 10.28 10.41 3 103 26.43% YES
IWM 260218C00258000 258.00 6.72 8.69 8.81 1 98 25.75% YES
IWM 260218C00265000 265.00 4.34 3.99 4.07 37 96 23.20% YES
IWM 260218C00261000 261.00 4.89 6.49 6.59 30 79 24.66% YES
IWM 260218C00269000 269.00 1.92 2.12 2.18 3 71 21.81%
IWM 260218C00260000 260.00 7.73 7.19 7.3 104 69 25.01% YES
IWM 260218C00268000 268.00 2.83 2.53 2.59 4 66 22.16%
IWM 260218C00266000 266.00 3.4 3.46 3.53 63 56 22.82%
IWM 260218C00272000 272.00 1.21 1.18 1.23 62 55 21.01%
IWM 260218C00255000 255.00 8.81 11.11 11.24 8 53 26.75% YES
IWM 260218C00262000 262.00 6.31 5.81 5.91 67 49 24.30% YES
IWM 260218C00263000 263.00 4.89 5.17 5.26 134 45 23.93% YES
IWM 260218C00274000 274.00 0.8 0.75 0.8 2 32 20.61%
IWM 260218C00275000 275.00 0.63 0.59 0.64 245 26 20.48%
IWM 260218C00271000 271.00 1.47 1.45 1.5 44 24 21.23%
IWM 260218C00267000 267.00 3.24 2.97 3.04 73 23 22.50%
IWM 260218C00254000 254.00 9.62 11.96 12.09 9 21 27.08% YES
IWM 260218C00270000 270.00 1.83 1.76 1.82 29 13 21.52%
IWM 260218C00264000 264.00 4.36 4.56 4.64 170 13 23.52% YES
IWM 260218C00279000 279.00 0.14 0.21 0.25 0 12 20.31%
IWM 260218C00253000 253.00 8.28 12.83 12.96 0 9 27.44% YES
IWM 260218C00247000 247.00 11.22 18.32 18.47 0 8 30.03% YES
IWM 260218C00285000 285.00 0.07 0.05 0.07 1 8 21.29%
IWM 260218C00252000 252.00 11.76 13.71 13.85 3 5 27.86% YES
IWM 260218C00278000 278.00 0.33 0.27 0.31 204 4 20.17%
IWM 260218C00250000 250.00 9.07 15.52 15.66 0 4 28.61% YES
IWM 260218C00246000 246.00 16.02 19.27 19.42 6 2 30.49% YES
IWM 260218C00273000 273.00 0.65 0.95 1 0 1 20.83%
IWM 260218C00280000 280.00 0.19 0.16 0.2 1 0 20.41%
IWM 260218C00290000 290.00 0.03 0.02 0.04 4 0 23.63%

IWM Put Options Chain – 2026-02-18

The table below lists all put options on IWM expiring on 2026-02-18. 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
IWM 260218P00257000 257.00 1.46 1.5 1.55 35 224 25.88%
IWM 260218P00259000 259.00 1.93 1.94 2 90 202 25.23%
IWM 260218P00230000 230.00 0.15 0.07 0.09 1 174 39.75%
IWM 260218P00255000 255.00 1.15 1.14 1.19 76 152 26.49%
IWM 260218P00260000 260.00 2.19 2.21 2.27 62 118 24.95%
IWM 260218P00250000 250.00 0.5 0.56 0.6 82 116 28.10%
IWM 260218P00258000 258.00 1.61 1.71 1.76 69 109 25.54%
IWM 260218P00248000 248.00 1.89 0.43 0.47 0 85 29.03%
IWM 260218P00253000 253.00 1 0.86 0.91 8 68 27.15%
IWM 260218P00256000 256.00 1.31 1.31 1.36 81 61 26.20%
IWM 260218P00251000 251.00 0.68 0.65 0.69 4 48 27.78%
IWM 260218P00247000 247.00 0.7 0.37 0.41 2 46 29.40%
IWM 260218P00261000 261.00 2.55 2.5 2.56 52 36 24.61%
IWM 260218P00254000 254.00 1 0.99 1.04 13 36 26.81%
IWM 260218P00240000 240.00 0.83 0.17 0.19 0 33 33.01%
IWM 260218P00244000 244.00 0.54 0.25 0.29 7 31 30.86%
IWM 260218P00263000 263.00 3.02 3.17 3.24 69 20 23.94%
IWM 260218P00262000 262.00 2.8 2.82 2.88 120 17 24.26%
IWM 260218P00265000 265.00 3.8 3.99 4.06 12 15 23.26%
IWM 260218P00273000 273.00 8.91 8.93 9.07 15 15 21.56% YES
IWM 260218P00215000 215.00 0.15 0.02 0.04 0 14 50.59%
IWM 260218P00252000 252.00 1.26 0.75 0.79 4 14 27.44%
IWM 260218P00243000 243.00 0.45 0.23 0.26 1 13 31.40%
IWM 260218P00238000 238.00 0.2 0.14 0.16 1 12 34.28%
IWM 260218P00266000 266.00 4.24 4.46 4.53 2 12 22.94% YES
IWM 260218P00246000 246.00 2.01 0.33 0.36 0 10 29.79%
IWM 260218P00245000 245.00 0.27 0.29 0.32 6 5 30.27%
IWM 260218P00270000 270.00 7.14 6.74 6.86 1 4 21.92% YES
IWM 260218P00200000 200.00 0.02 0 0.02 4 4 57.81%
IWM 260218P00269000 269.00 9.39 6.1 6.21 0 2 22.13% YES
IWM 260218P00249000 249.00 0.99 0.49 0.53 1 2 28.54%
IWM 260218P00241000 241.00 0.81 0.18 0.21 0 1 32.47%
IWM 260218P00235000 235.00 0.16 0.11 0.13 1 1 36.43%
IWM 260218P00264000 264.00 3.35 3.56 3.63 18 1 23.59%
IWM 260218P00227500 227.50 0.13 0.06 0.08 2 0 41.70%
IWM 260218P00225000 225.00 0.1 0.04 0.07 2 0 43.56%
IWM 260218P00236000 236.00 0.27 0.12 0.14 1 0 35.74%

IWM 2026-02-18 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this IWM options chain for 2026-02-18 show?

This page displays the full IWM options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-02-18. 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 IWM options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-02-18. 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 IWM.

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 IWM: 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 IWM options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for IWM between now and 2026-02-18. 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 2026-02-18 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in IWM, 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 IWM options chain for 2026-02-18 updated?

The IWM 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 2026-02-18 approaches.