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MA Options Chain – 2026-12-18

Detailed MA 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 MA.

MA Call Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

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

This MA 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.

MA Put Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on MA 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
MA 261218C00560000 560.00 73.3 72 75.95 42 636 29.80% ITM
MA 261218C00540000 540.00 81.3 84.9 89.95 2 471 31.62% ITM
MA 261218C00600000 600.00 49.95 49.6 53.3 28 184 27.51%
MA 261218C00580000 580.00 60.7 60.2 65.25 2 165 29.12%
MA 261218C00860000 860.00 1.41 0.01 2.67 2 139 23.05%
MA 261218C00640000 640.00 33.35 31.65 34.9 2 114 25.45%
MA 261218C00660000 660.00 24.17 26.35 28.25 7 114 24.91%
MA 261218C00620000 620.00 42 41.45 44.25 1 88 26.76%
MA 261218C00520000 520.00 82.5 96 103.95 8 74 33.13% ITM
MA 261218C00700000 700.00 14.55 15.9 18.45 1 73 24.30%
MA 261218C00780000 780.00 10.09 0 0 9 70 6.25%
MA 261218C00680000 680.00 21.1 20 22.6 2 69 24.42%
MA 261218C00800000 800.00 4.55 3.35 5.4 1 50 23.05%
MA 261218C00880000 880.00 1.81 0.63 2.21 2 49 23.26%
MA 261218C00840000 840.00 2.63 1.67 3.25 3 34 22.86%
MA 261218C00470000 470.00 130.01 135 142.9 1 32 37.81% ITM
MA 261218C00450000 450.00 147.58 152 160 1 31 40.21% ITM
MA 261218C00740000 740.00 9.75 5.85 11.8 2 30 23.89%
MA 261218C00490000 490.00 118.53 119 127 1 28 35.93% ITM
MA 261218C00720000 720.00 12.47 9.55 15.5 1 28 24.50%
MA 261218C00500000 500.00 114.25 111 117.8 3 27 34.27% ITM
MA 261218C00440000 440.00 152.51 160 168.4 1 23 41.27% ITM
MA 261218C00220000 220.00 362.5 337 345 2 21 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00510000 510.00 77.26 104 111.35 1 16 33.98% ITM
MA 261218C00430000 430.00 110.5 176 184.45 2 15 47.24% ITM
MA 261218C00820000 820.00 3.35 2.13 4 2 14 22.71%
MA 261218C00390000 390.00 194.05 198 204.2 5 14 40.88% ITM
MA 261218C00760000 760.00 7.55 6.05 10.3 2 13 24.42%
MA 261218C00420000 420.00 145.1 178 186 2 12 43.83% ITM
MA 261218C00350000 350.00 233.65 241 249 1 11 53.47% ITM
MA 261218C00460000 460.00 115.05 143 151.2 4 10 38.88% ITM
MA 261218C00480000 480.00 130.15 127 136 1 9 37.48% ITM
MA 261218C00240000 240.00 268 284 293 8 8 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00300000 300.00 290 288 295 1 7 57.18% ITM
MA 261218C00370000 370.00 246.4 209 218 1 7 38.68% ITM
MA 261218C00410000 410.00 157.95 160.2 168.45 2 7 18.85% ITM
MA 261218C00380000 380.00 207.95 213 221 1 6 48.58% ITM
MA 261218C00340000 340.00 154.62 150 154 6 6 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00320000 320.00 271.52 244 252 4 5 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00280000 280.00 192 214.5 218.5 3 4 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00260000 260.00 325.67 299 308 0 4 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00330000 330.00 245.74 274 284 6 2 67.21% ITM
MA 261218C00400000 400.00 191.8 195 203.45 2 2 46.21% ITM
MA 261218C00270000 270.00 257.95 277 284.6 2 1 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00310000 310.00 198.95 207.85 213.1 6 0 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00230000 230.00 301.15 0 0 1 0 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00250000 250.00 216.71 240 244.5 8 0 0.00% ITM
MA 261218C00360000 360.00 186.3 197 205 2 0 0.00% ITM

MA Put Options Chain – 2026-12-18

The table below lists all put options on MA 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
MA 261218P00540000 540.00 30.15 27.55 30.8 3 734 21.30%
MA 261218P00400000 400.00 9.3 5.6 7.8 1 302 30.32%
MA 261218P00520000 520.00 24.4 21.9 26.35 24 273 22.96%
MA 261218P00510000 510.00 22 18.85 23.95 4 230 23.56%
MA 261218P00500000 500.00 23.05 16.15 22.4 5 219 24.52%
MA 261218P00410000 410.00 8.7 6.1 8.65 1 196 29.64%
MA 261218P00420000 420.00 9.6 6.9 9.45 1 194 28.83%
MA 261218P00460000 460.00 14.95 8.55 15.55 2 191 27.21%
MA 261218P00320000 320.00 4.34 2.05 5.2 2 185 40.12%
MA 261218P00560000 560.00 36.65 33.2 38.65 2 152 20.77%
MA 261218P00450000 450.00 11.65 8.15 13.35 1 147 27.27%
MA 261218P00440000 440.00 15.36 7.35 11.65 1 147 27.56%
MA 261218P00290000 290.00 2.33 0 4.25 10 147 43.77%
MA 261218P00380000 380.00 7.05 3.5 7.8 1 126 33.57%
MA 261218P00430000 430.00 10.65 6.1 11.95 1 121 29.45%
MA 261218P00240000 240.00 2.17 0 5.65 1 120 50.02%
MA 261218P00390000 390.00 8.35 4.9 8.45 1 112 32.67%
MA 261218P00490000 490.00 21.6 14.2 20.6 2 110 25.27%
MA 261218P00350000 350.00 4.3 1.09 6.45 1 93 36.86%
MA 261218P00370000 370.00 6.39 2.84 7.25 12 80 34.56%
MA 261218P00340000 340.00 4.28 2.98 5.9 10 77 37.76%
MA 261218P00300000 300.00 3.12 0.01 4.45 2 69 42.32%
MA 261218P00480000 480.00 17.85 11.4 18.75 4 66 25.90%
MA 261218P00360000 360.00 5.75 2.75 6.8 2 63 35.65%
MA 261218P00260000 260.00 1.69 0 5.4 1 60 52.44%
MA 261218P00470000 470.00 16.25 10.8 17.05 1 59 26.53%
MA 261218P00580000 580.00 45.35 41 44.95 11 59 19.00% ITM
MA 261218P00270000 270.00 2.22 1.3 2.54 10 56 43.10%
MA 261218P00600000 600.00 54.9 51.2 57.2 6 51 19.26% ITM
MA 261218P00230000 230.00 1.01 0.27 2.17 1 40 49.79%
MA 261218P00280000 280.00 2.05 0 3.85 12 37 44.77%
MA 261218P00330000 330.00 5.1 2.92 5.75 7 32 39.28%
MA 261218P00310000 310.00 3.7 1.76 4.85 2 30 41.28%
MA 261218P00220000 220.00 0.75 0.01 1.83 2 24 50.50%
MA 261218P00620000 620.00 64.75 61.6 66.45 4 16 17.56% ITM
MA 261218P00660000 660.00 90.65 87.3 92.55 2 16 15.33% ITM
MA 261218P00250000 250.00 1.47 0.01 5.75 1 7 55.48%
MA 261218P00640000 640.00 85.9 72.45 80 2 4 17.12% ITM
MA 261218P00700000 700.00 134.25 119.05 126 2 0 13.91% ITM

MA 2026-12-18 Options Chain FAQ

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

This page displays the full MA 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 MA 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 MA.

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 MA: 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 MA options table?

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

The MA 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.