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QS Options Chain – 2026-08-21

Detailed QS options chain for 2026-08-21 – 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 QS.

QS Call Options — 2026-08-21 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for QS – 2026-08-21 – 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 QS into 2026-08-21.

This QS 2026-08-21 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.

QS Call Options — 2026-08-21 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on QS expiring on 2026-08-21. 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
QS 260821C00005000 5.00 2.5 2 2.88 1 12394 86.91% YES
QS 260821C00010000 10.00 0.6 0.59 0.65 63 1753 83.59%
QS 260821C00011000 11.00 0.54 0.48 0.53 5 1488 85.64%
QS 260821C00015000 15.00 0.25 0.16 0.35 21 1211 92.58%
QS 260821C00006000 6.00 1.82 1.8 2.07 8 1097 89.84% YES
QS 260821C00009000 9.00 0.8 0.75 0.83 11 1061 82.23%
QS 260821C00020000 20.00 0.13 0 0.18 56 1034 91.80%
QS 260821C00008000 8.00 1 0.99 1.07 41 885 81.45%
QS 260821C00014000 14.00 0.26 0.19 0.81 1 858 107.03%
QS 260821C00007000 7.00 1.38 1.35 1.4 2 707 82.03%
QS 260821C00012000 12.00 0.39 0.39 0.44 5 483 87.30%
QS 260821C00017000 17.00 0.21 0.1 0.32 2 432 97.27%
QS 260821C00019000 19.00 0.18 0.01 0.28 102 409 97.07%
QS 260821C00013000 13.00 0.39 0.31 0.37 1 342 88.48%
QS 260821C00018000 18.00 0.24 0.01 0.3 1 328 94.73%
QS 260821C00016000 16.00 0.25 0.03 0.4 4 285 93.36%
QS 260821C00003000 3.00 3.95 3.65 4.5 1 48 112.89% YES
QS 260821C00004000 4.00 3.3 3.05 3.45 1 23 101.37% YES
QS 260821C00001000 1.00 6.05 5.5 6.4 2 1 192.19% YES
QS 260821C00002000 2.00 6.6 4.35 6.9 2 0 274.22% YES

QS Put Options Chain – 2026-08-21

The table below lists all put options on QS expiring on 2026-08-21. 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
QS 260821P00011000 11.00 4.5 4.3 4.75 22 1398 78.71% YES
QS 260821P00007000 7.00 1.41 1.33 1.4 16 1292 74.41% YES
QS 260821P00006000 6.00 0.83 0.8 0.86 5 1136 75.20%
QS 260821P00010000 10.00 3.72 3.5 3.8 1 824 77.93% YES
QS 260821P00005000 5.00 0.46 0.42 0.46 47 741 76.86%
QS 260821P00008000 8.00 2.03 1.98 2.07 1 714 74.32% YES
QS 260821P00009000 9.00 2.77 2.74 2.82 9 557 74.61% YES
QS 260821P00012000 12.00 5.51 5.1 5.75 2 284 78.91% YES
QS 260821P00015000 15.00 8.37 7.95 8.35 1 166 60.16% YES
QS 260821P00003000 3.00 0.05 0 0.11 10 126 81.64%
QS 260821P00004000 4.00 0.18 0.17 0.2 1 71 78.71%
QS 260821P00014000 14.00 7.43 7 7.35 5 51 62.11% YES
QS 260821P00018000 18.00 10.9 10.9 11.5 4 48 83.20% YES
QS 260821P00013000 13.00 6.39 6.05 6.45 4 45 68.36% YES
QS 260821P00017000 17.00 10.15 9.9 10.3 10 25 93.95% YES
QS 260821P00020000 20.00 13.02 12.8 13.3 6 6 105.08% YES
QS 260821P00016000 16.00 9.57 8.95 9.55 1 5 83.20% YES
QS 260821P00001000 1.00 0.09 0 0.09 2 4 175.00%

QS 2026-08-21 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this QS options chain for 2026-08-21 show?

This page displays the full QS options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-08-21. 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 QS options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-08-21. 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 QS.

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 QS: 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 QS options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for QS between now and 2026-08-21. 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 2026-08-21 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in QS, 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 QS options chain for 2026-08-21 updated?

The QS 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 2026-08-21 approaches.