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RIG Options Chain – 2026-12-18

Detailed RIG 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 RIG.

RIG Call Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

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

This RIG 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.

RIG Call Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on RIG 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
RIG 261218C00010000 10.00 0.06 0.04 0.06 20 43787 62.50%
RIG 261218C00007000 7.00 0.19 0.17 0.21 12 40183 54.69%
RIG 261218C00005000 5.00 0.75 0.69 0.78 8 23126 56.64% YES
RIG 261218C00012000 12.00 0.04 0 0.04 1 10950 64.06%
RIG 261218C00003000 3.00 2.2 2.05 2.36 20 9682 83.59% YES
RIG 261218C00008000 8.00 0.11 0.08 0.13 71 4569 56.25%
RIG 261218C00005500 5.50 0.56 0.44 0.57 11 2642 53.61%
RIG 261218C00004000 4.00 1.4 1.14 1.53 1 2467 62.11% YES
RIG 261218C00009000 9.00 0.09 0.05 0.08 20 2372 58.59%
RIG 261218C00003500 3.50 1.76 1.55 1.93 30 1801 69.53% YES
RIG 261218C00006000 6.00 0.39 0.34 0.41 18 1085 54.69%
RIG 261218C00004500 4.50 1.2 0.94 1.05 14 1018 58.01% YES
RIG 261218C00013000 13.00 0.05 0 0.05 1 563 71.09%
RIG 261218C00002000 2.00 3.94 2.95 3.55 5 549 143.75% YES
RIG 261218C00002500 2.50 3.3 2.52 2.83 10 296 99.61% YES
RIG 261218C00011000 11.00 0.05 0.01 0.04 1 189 60.94%
RIG 261218C00001500 1.50 5.5 0 0 1 0 0.00% YES
RIG 261218C00000500 0.50 5.79 0 0 2 0 0.00% YES
RIG 261218C00001000 1.00 5.42 0 0 2 0 0.00% YES

RIG Put Options Chain – 2026-12-18

The table below lists all put options on RIG 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
RIG 261218P00005000 5.00 0.57 0.54 0.67 10 13995 53.13%
RIG 261218P00007000 7.00 2.05 1.97 2.1 5 9178 46.88% YES
RIG 261218P00003500 3.50 0.1 0.09 0.15 8 5758 55.47%
RIG 261218P00003000 3.00 0.06 0.01 0.11 100 4232 59.38%
RIG 261218P00006000 6.00 1.1 1.19 1.31 1 3867 50.98% YES
RIG 261218P00004000 4.00 0.23 0.18 0.28 10 3425 53.13%
RIG 261218P00005500 5.50 0.88 0.83 0.96 120 1840 51.76% YES
RIG 261218P00002000 2.00 0.03 0 0.07 25 1235 86.72%
RIG 261218P00004500 4.50 0.34 0.33 0.44 6 323 50.20%
RIG 261218P00002500 2.50 0.05 0 0.09 1 270 71.09%
RIG 261218P00001000 1.00 0.02 0 0.04 15 160 132.81%
RIG 261218P00008000 8.00 3.08 2.8 3.1 20 60 58.20% YES
RIG 261218P00001500 1.50 0.05 0 0.09 2 6 117.19%
RIG 261218P00012000 12.00 6.2 6.65 7.2 376 0 103.32% YES
RIG 261218P00010000 10.00 3 0 0 142 0 0.00% YES
RIG 261218P00013000 13.00 7.2 6.55 7.1 0 0 0.00% YES

RIG 2026-12-18 Options Chain FAQ

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

This page displays the full RIG 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 RIG 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 RIG.

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 RIG: 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 RIG options table?

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

The RIG 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.