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MRK Options Chain – 2026-09-18

Detailed MRK options chain for 2026-09-18 – 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 MRK.

MRK Call Options — 2026-09-18 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for MRK – 2026-09-18 – 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 MRK into 2026-09-18.

This MRK 2026-09-18 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.

MRK Call Options — 2026-09-18 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on MRK expiring on 2026-09-18. 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
MRK 260918C00100000 100.00 23.95 23.15 24.4 1 19612 40.85% YES
MRK 260918C00110000 110.00 16.16 15.75 16.7 9 2587 35.91% YES
MRK 260918C00085000 85.00 32.08 35.25 37.75 1 2414 51.97% YES
MRK 260918C00135000 135.00 4.6 4.3 4.65 53 2205 30.37%
MRK 260918C00130000 130.00 6.05 5.65 6.25 66 1926 31.07%
MRK 260918C00120000 120.00 10.28 10.1 10.5 101 1488 32.58%
MRK 260918C00105000 105.00 16.7 19.3 20.8 2 1315 39.64% YES
MRK 260918C00090000 90.00 27.52 30.85 33.1 4 1196 47.57% YES
MRK 260918C00125000 125.00 7.89 7.75 8.2 66 993 31.82%
MRK 260918C00095000 95.00 24.2 26.75 28.3 3 672 42.36% YES
MRK 260918C00115000 115.00 13.3 12.55 13.7 64 644 35.04% YES
MRK 260918C00140000 140.00 3.35 2.97 3.45 13 460 29.99%
MRK 260918C00080000 80.00 38.85 39.85 42.15 1 458 54.68% YES
MRK 260918C00150000 150.00 1.81 1.56 1.99 5 338 30.26%
MRK 260918C00145000 145.00 2.58 2 2.51 33 267 29.62%
MRK 260918C00070000 70.00 45.69 49.25 51.55 1 183 52.12% YES
MRK 260918C00075000 75.00 43.35 44.5 46.85 3 170 59.03% YES
MRK 260918C00065000 65.00 50.45 53.85 56.4 3 115 54.32% YES
MRK 260918C00160000 160.00 0.77 0.47 1.27 26 91 31.47%
MRK 260918C00155000 155.00 1.34 1.12 1.64 170 37 31.18%
MRK 260918C00055000 55.00 62.4 63.6 66.3 100 33 63.77% YES
MRK 260918C00170000 170.00 0.54 0.12 0.84 0 25 32.72%
MRK 260918C00165000 165.00 1.14 0.52 1.26 1 25 33.72%
MRK 260918C00060000 60.00 62.65 58.5 61.4 2 13 57.37% YES
MRK 260918C00180000 180.00 0.5 0.01 0.6 2 10 34.23%
MRK 260918C00050000 50.00 64.97 68.3 71.05 2 6 63.28% YES
MRK 260918C00045000 45.00 51.5 63.3 66.65 1 0 0.00% YES
MRK 260918C00040000 40.00 41.86 0 0 3 0 0.00% YES

MRK Put Options Chain – 2026-09-18

The table below lists all put options on MRK expiring on 2026-09-18. 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
MRK 260918P00100000 100.00 3.65 3.4 3.65 100 4471 35.13%
MRK 260918P00095000 95.00 2.68 2.55 2.96 7 3943 37.74%
MRK 260918P00080000 80.00 1.35 0.94 1.43 403 3745 44.82%
MRK 260918P00090000 90.00 2.45 1.76 2.26 2 2507 39.60%
MRK 260918P00075000 75.00 0.99 0.68 1.06 1 2327 46.83%
MRK 260918P00110000 110.00 6.2 6.1 6.3 104 2314 32.47%
MRK 260918P00060000 60.00 0.35 0 0.71 334 2264 52.54%
MRK 260918P00105000 105.00 4.85 4.65 4.8 118 2161 33.66%
MRK 260918P00120000 120.00 10.1 10 10.35 71 1206 30.24% YES
MRK 260918P00085000 85.00 1.48 1.2 1.65 3 1156 41.09%
MRK 260918P00055000 55.00 0.26 0 1.34 281 965 65.63%
MRK 260918P00070000 70.00 0.81 0.32 0.84 15 889 49.81%
MRK 260918P00065000 65.00 0.46 0.03 0.75 2 751 54.30%
MRK 260918P00115000 115.00 8 7.8 8.1 132 653 31.21%
MRK 260918P00125000 125.00 15.05 12.45 12.95 21 168 29.18% YES
MRK 260918P00045000 45.00 0.15 0.01 0.52 1 46 68.85%
MRK 260918P00040000 40.00 0.06 0.02 2.19 4 29 99.17%
MRK 260918P00130000 130.00 18.3 15.55 16 1 22 28.31% YES
MRK 260918P00050000 50.00 0.1 0 2.31 3 18 81.49%
MRK 260918P00135000 135.00 22.15 18.55 20.55 1 6 31.29% YES
MRK 260918P00140000 140.00 27.45 22.15 23.75 1 6 28.76% YES

MRK 2026-09-18 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this MRK options chain for 2026-09-18 show?

This page displays the full MRK options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-09-18. 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 MRK options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-09-18. 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 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 2026-09-18. 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 2026-09-18 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 2026-09-18 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 2026-09-18 approaches.