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MRK Options Chain – 2026-01-30

Detailed MRK options chain for 2026-01-30 – 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 MRK.

MRK Call Options — 2026-01-30 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for MRK – 2026-01-30 – 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 MRK into 2026-01-30.

This MRK 2026-01-30 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.

MRK Put Options — 2026-01-30 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on MRK expiring on 2026-01-30. 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
MRK 260130C00095000 95.00 10.03 10.05 12.05 4 127 45.14% ITM
MRK 260130C00105000 105.00 3.35 3.15 3.75 38 119 28.03%
MRK 260130C00110000 110.00 1.5 1.39 1.66 21 92 26.29%
MRK 260130C00100000 100.00 6.71 6.05 7.15 3 51 32.30% ITM
MRK 260130C00103000 103.00 3.88 4.15 5.3 30 31 31.91% ITM
MRK 260130C00106000 106.00 1.5 2.59 3.65 0 23 30.63%
MRK 260130C00102000 102.00 4.78 4.4 5.7 12 19 30.64% ITM
MRK 260130C00115000 115.00 0.57 0.22 0.56 26 19 24.78%
MRK 260130C00108000 108.00 1.96 2.02 2.47 10 19 27.75%
MRK 260130C00101000 101.00 3.68 5.1 6.35 4 19 30.98% ITM
MRK 260130C00111000 111.00 1.2 0.75 1.39 14 15 26.17%
MRK 260130C00104000 104.00 3.07 3.8 4.7 7 14 31.38% ITM
MRK 260130C00107000 107.00 1.82 2.29 2.7 6 12 26.67%
MRK 260130C00096000 96.00 6.4 9.15 10.35 2 11 35.66% ITM
MRK 260130C00097000 97.00 4.1 8.75 9.1 0 10 30.66% ITM
MRK 260130C00092000 92.00 9.07 12 14.95 2 6 52.03% ITM
MRK 260130C00099000 99.00 5.25 7.15 8.5 4 4 38.10% ITM
MRK 260130C00093000 93.00 8.23 11.05 14.35 2 2 53.43% ITM
MRK 260130C00090000 90.00 13 14.45 16.4 1 2 50.88% ITM
MRK 260130C00088000 88.00 11.75 15.65 18.95 0 1 62.43% ITM
MRK 260130C00098000 98.00 8.4 7.5 8.65 1 1 33.45% ITM
MRK 260130C00091000 91.00 10.85 12.95 15.65 0 1 51.32% ITM
MRK 260130C00094000 94.00 6.07 10.85 12.85 0 1 45.80% ITM

MRK Put Options Chain – 2026-01-30

The table below lists all put options on MRK expiring on 2026-01-30. 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
MRK 260130P00096000 96.00 0.58 0.3 1.04 5 96 30.54%
MRK 260130P00100000 100.00 1.3 1.13 1.65 4 46 26.64%
MRK 260130P00088000 88.00 0.37 0 1 0 34 48.00%
MRK 260130P00091000 91.00 0.36 0 0.75 4 23 37.70%
MRK 260130P00094000 94.00 0.65 0.1 0.85 1 16 32.72%
MRK 260130P00092000 92.00 0.6 0 0.75 2 15 35.60%
MRK 260130P00099000 99.00 1.1 1.1 1.3 20 13 26.06%
MRK 260130P00097000 97.00 1 0.25 1.2 1 13 29.94%
MRK 260130P00075000 75.00 0.05 0 1.15 2 11 68.21%
MRK 260130P00098000 98.00 1.2 0.4 1.35 4 7 29.03%
MRK 260130P00085000 85.00 0.15 0 0.95 5 7 53.91%
MRK 260130P00095000 95.00 0.53 0.39 0.89 3 6 31.03%
MRK 260130P00110000 110.00 10.1 5.7 7.25 0 4 29.76% ITM
MRK 260130P00093000 93.00 1.2 0.01 1 1 3 36.84%
MRK 260130P00090000 90.00 0.45 0 0.43 100 3 34.20%
MRK 260130P00105000 105.00 3.41 2.76 3.7 3 3 26.43% ITM
MRK 260130P00089000 89.00 0.29 0 0.75 1 1 41.94%
MRK 260130P00106000 106.00 6.3 3 4.2 0 1 26.09% ITM
MRK 260130P00107000 107.00 7.1 3.9 5.25 0 1 29.51% ITM
MRK 260130P00080000 80.00 0.14 0 0.95 0 0 54.93%
MRK 260130P00103000 103.00 5.72 2.11 2.92 0 0 27.80%
MRK 260130P00102000 102.00 5.11 1.82 2.47 0 0 27.56%

MRK 2026-01-30 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this MRK options chain for 2026-01-30 show?

This page displays the full MRK options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-01-30. 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 MRK options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-01-30. 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 MRK.

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 MRK: 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 MRK options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for MRK between now and 2026-01-30. 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 2026-01-30 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in MRK, 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 MRK options chain for 2026-01-30 updated?

The MRK 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 2026-01-30 approaches.