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MRK Options Chain – 2026-04-17

Detailed MRK options chain for 2026-04-17 – 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 — 2026-04-17 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for MRK – 2026-04-17 – 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 2026-04-17.

This MRK 2026-04-17 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 — 2026-04-17 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on MRK expiring on 2026-04-17. 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 260417C00110000 110.00 4.6 4.4 4.55 18 31481 28.24%
MRK 260417C00100000 100.00 9.58 9.3 9.75 10 18606 30.68% ITM
MRK 260417C00120000 120.00 1.8 1.72 1.86 24 15552 27.61%
MRK 260417C00095000 95.00 13 12.5 13.3 13 9039 32.74% ITM
MRK 260417C00090000 90.00 16.05 16.5 17.4 1 3395 35.85% ITM
MRK 260417C00115000 115.00 2.87 2.81 2.97 31 956 27.89%
MRK 260417C00105000 105.00 6.63 6.55 6.75 35 903 28.93%
MRK 260417C00130000 130.00 0.63 0.35 0.99 91 526 30.31%
MRK 260417C00075000 75.00 22.66 29.75 32.2 1 475 58.50% ITM
MRK 260417C00085000 85.00 17.6 20.5 22.3 1 266 43.05% ITM
MRK 260417C00125000 125.00 0.65 0.75 1.28 1 245 28.53%
MRK 260417C00070000 70.00 31.05 34.05 37.6 2 63 52.12% ITM
MRK 260417C00080000 80.00 24.55 25.1 27.45 1 60 52.19% ITM
MRK 260417C00135000 135.00 0.27 0.06 0.8 10 31 32.15%
MRK 260417C00065000 65.00 38.94 38.75 42.55 1 6 57.03% ITM
MRK 260417C00055000 55.00 24.6 29.8 34.5 2 3 0.00% ITM
MRK 260417C00060000 60.00 43.6 43.5 47.3 1 1 59.91% ITM
MRK 260417C00045000 45.00 34.07 39.75 44 2 1 0.00% ITM
MRK 260417C00050000 50.00 53.5 53.35 57.25 1 0 73.73% ITM
MRK 260417C00040000 40.00 52.3 63.25 67 1 0 85.94% ITM

MRK Put Options Chain – 2026-04-17

The table below lists all put options on MRK expiring on 2026-04-17. 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 260417P00095000 95.00 2.66 2.62 2.71 5 2768 28.89%
MRK 260417P00080000 80.00 0.69 0.63 1.62 1 2406 44.36%
MRK 260417P00075000 75.00 0.54 0.04 0.75 2 1616 42.14%
MRK 260417P00055000 55.00 0.05 0 1.01 2 1389 66.94%
MRK 260417P00090000 90.00 1.67 1.59 1.7 5 1314 30.45%
MRK 260417P00085000 85.00 1.28 0.89 1.27 5 1207 34.18%
MRK 260417P00105000 105.00 6.45 6.4 6.55 12 1023 27.48% ITM
MRK 260417P00070000 70.00 0.26 0 0.75 2 990 49.02%
MRK 260417P00065000 65.00 0.12 0 0.65 4 297 54.54%
MRK 260417P00100000 100.00 4.2 4.1 4.25 28 192 27.76%
MRK 260417P00060000 60.00 0.12 0 0.59 8 159 53.42%
MRK 260417P00115000 115.00 15.85 11.45 12.85 25 25 26.62% ITM
MRK 260417P00110000 110.00 9.3 9.25 9.4 10 18 26.97% ITM
MRK 260417P00045000 45.00 0.37 0 2.14 3 10 99.37%
MRK 260417P00040000 40.00 0.36 0 2.13 3 10 111.48%
MRK 260417P00120000 120.00 19.76 16.15 17.4 1 7 29.86% ITM

MRK 2026-04-17 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this MRK options chain for 2026-04-17 show?

This page displays the full MRK options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-04-17. 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 2026-04-17. 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 2026-04-17. 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 2026-04-17 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 2026-04-17 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 2026-04-17 approaches.