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SMR Options Chain – 2026-08-21

Detailed SMR 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 SMR.

SMR Call Options — 2026-08-21 Expiration

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

This SMR 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.

SMR Call Options — 2026-08-21 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on SMR 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
SMR 260821C00015000 15.00 0.06 0.05 0.07 164 11907 121.09%
SMR 260821C00019000 19.00 0.04 0.03 0.05 22 10292 144.53%
SMR 260821C00014000 14.00 0.07 0.06 0.08 85 7840 114.06%
SMR 260821C00035000 35.00 0.01 0.01 0.02 2 7556 193.75%
SMR 260821C00020000 20.00 0.02 0.02 0.04 52 6567 145.31%
SMR 260821C00010000 10.00 0.35 0.35 0.38 904 4939 104.30%
SMR 260821C00012000 12.00 0.15 0.14 0.16 1651 3843 108.59%
SMR 260821C00013000 13.00 0.11 0.09 0.11 377 3788 111.33%
SMR 260821C00009000 9.00 0.61 0.57 0.63 779 3569 104.10%
SMR 260821C00016000 16.00 0.05 0.04 0.05 143 2609 124.22%
SMR 260821C00011000 11.00 0.24 0.22 0.27 677 2594 108.59%
SMR 260821C00022000 22.00 0.1 0.01 0.09 2 2258 168.75%
SMR 260821C00030000 30.00 0.02 0 0.05 29 2244 189.06%
SMR 260821C00018000 18.00 0.05 0.01 0.08 17 1870 139.84%
SMR 260821C00017000 17.00 0.05 0.04 0.06 21 1340 134.38%
SMR 260821C00008000 8.00 0.95 0.95 1.02 207 1296 107.03%
SMR 260821C00025000 25.00 0.02 0 0.07 18 1206 175.78%
SMR 260821C00023000 23.00 0.05 0 0.05 2 1177 157.81%
SMR 260821C00007000 7.00 1.48 1.42 1.61 19 1148 109.18% YES
SMR 260821C00021000 21.00 0.03 0.01 0.07 21 529 157.81%
SMR 260821C00026000 26.00 0.07 0.01 0.05 2 529 176.56%
SMR 260821C00031000 31.00 0.08 0 0.1 22 394 210.94%
SMR 260821C00001000 1.00 6.85 5.9 7.25 2 283 650.00% YES
SMR 260821C00032000 32.00 0.06 0 0.75 2 250 308.20%
SMR 260821C00024000 24.00 0.06 0 0.25 2 218 209.77%
SMR 260821C00027000 27.00 0.04 0 0.62 9 176 271.09%
SMR 260821C00028000 28.00 0.07 0.01 0.04 9 173 181.25%
SMR 260821C00006000 6.00 2.16 2.11 2.38 17 113 118.36% YES
SMR 260821C00029000 29.00 0.01 0 0.4 30 105 257.03%
SMR 260821C00005000 5.00 2.85 2.6 3.25 2 72 167.97% YES
SMR 260821C00003000 3.00 6.2 3.65 5.9 9 27 496.09% YES
SMR 260821C00004000 4.00 6.83 4 5.6 10 10 353.52% YES
SMR 260821C00002000 2.00 5.68 3.95 7.2 1 6 850.00% YES

SMR Put Options Chain – 2026-08-21

The table below lists all put options on SMR 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
SMR 260821P00009000 9.00 1.64 1.57 1.66 26 9936 101.37% YES
SMR 260821P00011000 11.00 3.25 3.15 3.35 207 7696 103.13% YES
SMR 260821P00010000 10.00 2.39 2.31 2.46 245 6790 101.56% YES
SMR 260821P00012000 12.00 4.2 4.05 4.3 75 6565 105.86% YES
SMR 260821P00008000 8.00 1.01 0.97 1 192 6369 102.73% YES
SMR 260821P00007000 7.00 0.51 0.49 0.53 192 4603 103.52%
SMR 260821P00006000 6.00 0.21 0.21 0.23 52 3648 106.64%
SMR 260821P00005000 5.00 0.07 0.06 0.09 13 1454 111.72%
SMR 260821P00017000 17.00 9.32 8.9 9.55 10 1343 174.61% YES
SMR 260821P00013000 13.00 5.33 4.95 5.35 2 1324 114.06% YES
SMR 260821P00022000 22.00 14.2 13.7 15.25 1 1041 262.11% YES
SMR 260821P00015000 15.00 7.09 6.95 7.2 8 981 110.16% YES
SMR 260821P00021000 21.00 13.25 12.85 13.4 5 542 178.13% YES
SMR 260821P00014000 14.00 6.75 5.9 6.2 4 433 84.38% YES
SMR 260821P00020000 20.00 12.21 11.75 12.35 10 403 125.00% YES
SMR 260821P00016000 16.00 8.08 7.95 8.2 6 223 118.75% YES
SMR 260821P00018000 18.00 10.29 9.85 10.6 1 220 183.59% YES
SMR 260821P00019000 19.00 10.96 10.15 11.4 2 219 225.98% YES
SMR 260821P00025000 25.00 16.51 16.05 18.25 10 106 210.16% YES
SMR 260821P00003000 3.00 0.07 0 0.16 3 61 214.06%
SMR 260821P00032000 32.00 21.23 20.25 21 1 24 0.00% YES
SMR 260821P00024000 24.00 15.64 15.8 16.8 2 12 243.75% YES
SMR 260821P00026000 26.00 14.63 16.85 19.25 2 6 156.25% YES
SMR 260821P00004000 4.00 0.09 0 0.75 1 4 248.44%
SMR 260821P00023000 23.00 15.25 13.25 16.25 1 4 371.88% YES
SMR 260821P00001000 1.00 0.01 0 0.1 1 2 403.13%
SMR 260821P00031000 31.00 22.9 21.85 24.25 1 1 175.00% YES
SMR 260821P00002000 2.00 0.01 0 0.22 1 1 318.75%
SMR 260821P00035000 35.00 26.22 25.85 28.25 10 0 187.50% YES
SMR 260821P00029000 29.00 19 19.85 22.25 2 0 165.63% YES
SMR 260821P00028000 28.00 17.74 19.8 20.45 1 0 216.41% YES
SMR 260821P00027000 27.00 17.7 17.8 20.35 161 0 185.16% YES
SMR 260821P00030000 30.00 20.05 20.85 23.25 5 0 171.88% YES

SMR 2026-08-21 Options Chain FAQ

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

This page displays the full SMR 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 SMR 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 SMR.

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 SMR: 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 SMR options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for SMR 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 SMR, 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 SMR options chain for 2026-08-21 updated?

The SMR 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.