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SOXX Options Chain – 2026-10-16

Detailed SOXX options chain for 2026-10-16 – 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 SOXX.

SOXX Call Options — 2026-10-16 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for SOXX – 2026-10-16 – 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 SOXX into 2026-10-16.

This SOXX 2026-10-16 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.

SOXX Call Options — 2026-10-16 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on SOXX expiring on 2026-10-16. 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
SOXX 261016C00650000 650.00 1.5 0.65 2.35 50 6016 43.10%
SOXX 261016C00600000 600.00 4.3 3.3 5 2103 4343 39.40%
SOXX 261016C00700000 700.00 0.5 0.2 0.9 50 4185 44.35%
SOXX 261016C00530000 530.00 21 19.2 22 18 1737 41.60%
SOXX 261016C00630000 630.00 4.19 1.75 3.3 1 1609 42.15%
SOXX 261016C00580000 580.00 7.9 5.9 8.4 19 1075 40.67%
SOXX 261016C00550000 550.00 14.89 11.5 15.2 102 820 41.01%
SOXX 261016C00640000 640.00 1.75 0.95 1.95 525 813 39.40%
SOXX 261016C00950000 950.00 0.1 0 0.1 5 417 56.45%
SOXX 261016C00665000 665.00 5.49 0.15 2.3 1 384 45.90%
SOXX 261016C00570000 570.00 13.87 8.2 10.3 4 365 40.76%
SOXX 261016C00575000 575.00 12.21 7.3 9.3 111 345 40.70%
SOXX 261016C00520000 520.00 26 23.6 26.2 11 305 42.03%
SOXX 261016C00565000 565.00 13.7 8.8 11.4 1 224 40.85%
SOXX 261016C00680000 680.00 1.3 0.45 1.85 278 195 46.70%
SOXX 261016C00800000 800.00 0.5 0.05 1 1 154 54.71%
SOXX 261016C00560000 560.00 14.71 10.1 12.6 2 153 40.95%
SOXX 261016C00480000 480.00 58.43 43.7 50.9 1 128 48.14% YES
SOXX 261016C00505000 505.00 41.6 28.3 37 3 121 47.52% YES
SOXX 261016C00720000 720.00 1.91 0.05 1.45 3 109 51.43%
SOXX 261016C00500000 500.00 35.9 32 36.3 11 97 43.19% YES
SOXX 261016C00430000 430.00 83.8 82 91 7 95 58.52% YES
SOXX 261016C00350000 350.00 174.48 156.6 165.7 14 82 65.16% YES
SOXX 261016C00525000 525.00 24.2 21.4 24 12 81 41.76%
SOXX 261016C00360000 360.00 169.81 145.7 154.1 1 74 53.25% YES
SOXX 261016C00535000 535.00 26.8 17.3 20.1 9 73 41.41%
SOXX 261016C00540000 540.00 17.6 15.9 18.2 1 73 41.06%
SOXX 261016C00645000 645.00 3.32 1.35 2.55 1 70 42.84%
SOXX 261016C00625000 625.00 4.3 1.45 3.6 1 70 41.92%
SOXX 261016C00495000 495.00 48.49 33.4 42 1 67 47.46% YES
SOXX 261016C00900000 900.00 1.7 0.05 1.45 45 67 69.58%
SOXX 261016C00320000 320.00 161.08 186.3 195 4 66 74.61% YES
SOXX 261016C00470000 470.00 55.1 50.5 56.2 7 53 46.77% YES
SOXX 261016C00545000 545.00 20.15 14 16.7 1 53 41.11%
SOXX 261016C00750000 750.00 0.15 0.05 1.05 3 51 53.28%
SOXX 261016C00620000 620.00 3.05 1.85 3.5 4 50 40.45%
SOXX 261016C00595000 595.00 5.48 3.9 6.3 1 47 40.97%
SOXX 261016C00730000 730.00 0.99 0.05 1.9 5 46 55.68%
SOXX 261016C00660000 660.00 1.65 0.85 1.65 18 45 41.97%
SOXX 261016C00590000 590.00 9.1 5.1 6.5 21 45 39.96%
SOXX 261016C00345000 345.00 236.35 215.3 224.5 1 44 200.60% YES
SOXX 261016C00555000 555.00 13.8 11.1 13.8 1 44 40.90%
SOXX 261016C00610000 610.00 6.4 3.1 4.2 3 43 39.98%
SOXX 261016C00420000 420.00 89.1 91.1 100 1 43 51.20% YES
SOXX 261016C00675000 675.00 1.3 0.3 1.75 1 43 45.29%
SOXX 261016C00655000 655.00 2.1 1.05 1.75 1 43 41.50%
SOXX 261016C00615000 615.00 5.38 2.1 4.3 1 42 41.49%
SOXX 261016C00450000 450.00 77.9 67.6 71.9 2 39 50.18% YES
SOXX 261016C00685000 685.00 0.85 0.25 2.1 1 39 48.83%
SOXX 261016C00635000 635.00 3.05 1.7 2.7 2 35 41.25%
SOXX 261016C00725000 725.00 0.6 0.05 2.1 1 34 55.89%
SOXX 261016C00460000 460.00 61.7 59.8 65.1 2 30 50.45% YES
SOXX 261016C00300000 300.00 269.6 206 215 28 30 82.23% YES
SOXX 261016C00355000 355.00 185.35 151.9 160.3 1 29 62.84% YES
SOXX 261016C00425000 425.00 98.4 86.9 95 11 28 58.95% YES
SOXX 261016C00605000 605.00 6.81 3.4 5.2 1 28 41.21%
SOXX 261016C00510000 510.00 35.19 25.4 34 3 27 46.64%
SOXX 261016C00925000 925.00 0.6 0.05 0.9 0 27 68.24%
SOXX 261016C00585000 585.00 9.75 5.2 7.7 6 27 40.89%
SOXX 261016C00895000 895.00 1.9 0.05 1.25 26 24 67.72%
SOXX 261016C00670000 670.00 5.11 0.35 2.65 1 23 48.31%
SOXX 261016C00370000 370.00 71.95 211.1 221 1 22 218.68% YES
SOXX 261016C00485000 485.00 58.55 40.8 47.3 2 22 47.16% YES
SOXX 261016C00335000 335.00 176.2 171.4 179.9 4 21 68.30% YES
SOXX 261016C00710000 710.00 4.84 0.1 1.2 2 19 48.17%
SOXX 261016C00920000 920.00 0.65 0.05 2.25 4 19 76.20%
SOXX 261016C00475000 475.00 71.05 48.5 54 1 19 48.24% YES
SOXX 261016C00465000 465.00 91.88 56 59.9 2 17 47.43% YES
SOXX 261016C00915000 915.00 0.75 0.05 1.25 0 15 69.92%
SOXX 261016C00515000 515.00 34.98 25.6 28.5 4 15 42.26%
SOXX 261016C00490000 490.00 51.48 35.4 45 1 14 47.88% YES
SOXX 261016C00945000 945.00 0.56 0.05 1.05 0 12 71.58%
SOXX 261016C00415000 415.00 140.15 96.7 104 2 11 52.90% YES
SOXX 261016C00295000 295.00 215.9 210.7 220 10 10 83.20% YES
SOXX 261016C00255000 255.00 278.21 250.3 258.7 0 10 91.70% YES
SOXX 261016C00770000 770.00 2.42 0.05 1.1 1 9 51.44%
SOXX 261016C00435000 435.00 126.9 77.2 85 1 9 54.06% YES
SOXX 261016C00165000 165.00 235.4 340 349.9 0 9 153.37% YES
SOXX 261016C00390000 390.00 160 118.1 126.6 1 8 54.27% YES
SOXX 261016C00850000 850.00 0.81 0.05 1.15 3 8 61.87%
SOXX 261016C00930000 930.00 0.65 0.05 1.65 0 8 74.12%
SOXX 261016C00400000 400.00 145 109.1 117.2 1 8 52.96% YES
SOXX 261016C00440000 440.00 86.28 73.8 81.4 8 7 54.30% YES
SOXX 261016C00340000 340.00 145 166.6 175 1 7 67.21% YES
SOXX 261016C00705000 705.00 13.8 0.15 1.6 1 6 49.82%
SOXX 261016C00410000 410.00 109 99.9 107.9 1 6 51.08% YES
SOXX 261016C00695000 695.00 2.56 0.15 1.75 3 6 48.90%
SOXX 261016C00940000 940.00 0.59 0.05 1.25 0 6 72.58%
SOXX 261016C00870000 870.00 0.84 0.05 1.1 1 6 63.84%
SOXX 261016C00845000 845.00 2.15 0.05 1.3 1 5 62.23%
SOXX 261016C00455000 455.00 65.41 63.7 67.7 8 5 49.03% YES
SOXX 261016C00775000 775.00 1.98 0.05 1.8 2 4 55.81%
SOXX 261016C00890000 890.00 3 0.05 1.4 2 4 68.14%
SOXX 261016C00380000 380.00 164.9 127 135 2 4 52.45% YES
SOXX 261016C00375000 375.00 192.2 133.1 139.8 2 4 56.57% YES
SOXX 261016C00790000 790.00 4.6 0.05 1.15 1 3 54.42%
SOXX 261016C00765000 765.00 2.15 0.05 1.3 2 3 51.93%
SOXX 261016C00745000 745.00 0.73 0.05 0.8 48 3 50.37%
SOXX 261016C00795000 795.00 35.3 4 13.5 3 3 90.91%
SOXX 261016C00735000 735.00 4.04 0.05 1.65 2 2 55.08%
SOXX 261016C00780000 780.00 2 0.05 1.25 10 2 53.69%
SOXX 261016C00785000 785.00 2.75 0.05 1.2 1 2 54.05%
SOXX 261016C00690000 690.00 2 0.25 1.65 2 2 47.49%
SOXX 261016C00245000 245.00 175.88 327 336 2 2 338.41% YES
SOXX 261016C00250000 250.00 325.6 255 261.6 1 2 116.42% YES
SOXX 261016C00185000 185.00 296 319.9 328.2 0 2 118.12% YES
SOXX 261016C00310000 310.00 154.51 265.1 275 1 1 266.58% YES
SOXX 261016C00825000 825.00 8.16 0.05 1.4 1 1 60.38%
SOXX 261016C00740000 740.00 3.9 0.05 1.25 1 1 53.28%
SOXX 261016C00275000 275.00 258.31 230.4 239 0 1 85.35% YES
SOXX 261016C00755000 755.00 13.9 0.1 1.75 0 1 52.97%
SOXX 261016C00385000 385.00 184.15 180.2 189.1 1 1 175.84% YES
SOXX 261016C00395000 395.00 40.65 133 140.8 0 1 99.28% YES
SOXX 261016C00905000 905.00 1.55 0.05 1.25 0 1 68.82%
SOXX 261016C00190000 190.00 343 315 323.2 0 1 116.80% YES
SOXX 261016C00180000 180.00 316 324.7 333.2 0 1 117.19% YES
SOXX 261016C00760000 760.00 9 0.05 2.5 0 1 56.49%
SOXX 261016C00840000 840.00 28.27 1 10 0 1 88.43%
SOXX 261016C00280000 280.00 225 225.5 234 0 1 83.74% YES
SOXX 261016C00330000 330.00 188 176.7 184.8 1 1 71.05% YES
SOXX 261016C00315000 315.00 114.3 260.1 270 1 1 261.19% YES
SOXX 261016C00805000 805.00 13.39 6.3 10 0 1 91.01%
SOXX 261016C00885000 885.00 18.8 0.05 10 1 1 93.29%
SOXX 261016C00365000 365.00 208.7 0 0 1 0 0.00% YES
SOXX 261016C00325000 325.00 232.12 0 0 3 0 0.00% YES
SOXX 261016C00860000 860.00 16 0 0 0 0 25.00%
SOXX 261016C00880000 880.00 13.35 0 0 0 0 25.00%
SOXX 261016C00220000 220.00 354.65 0 0 30 0 0.00% YES
SOXX 261016C00405000 405.00 184.45 0 0 1 0 0.00% YES
SOXX 261016C00445000 445.00 195 0 0 1 0 0.00% YES
SOXX 261016C00285000 285.00 283.77 0 0 0 0 0.00% YES

SOXX Put Options Chain – 2026-10-16

The table below lists all put options on SOXX expiring on 2026-10-16. 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
SOXX 261016P00500000 500.00 23.74 22.9 25.1 2795 2497 39.66%
SOXX 261016P00480000 480.00 16.07 14.9 16.6 35 2116 39.72%
SOXX 261016P00450000 450.00 8.81 7.3 9 2046 1643 42.20%
SOXX 261016P00530000 530.00 39.88 37.6 41.5 5 1349 39.03% YES
SOXX 261016P00400000 400.00 3.03 2.45 3.4 38 1120 49.05%
SOXX 261016P00420000 420.00 4.3 3.3 4.6 35 1078 44.95%
SOXX 261016P00510000 510.00 28.48 27.6 29.5 5 612 38.73% YES
SOXX 261016P00490000 490.00 19.5 18.1 21.3 2501 606 40.72%
SOXX 261016P00520000 520.00 32.7 32.4 35.5 25 587 39.23% YES
SOXX 261016P00505000 505.00 25.5 24.4 27.8 29 585 39.96%
SOXX 261016P00455000 455.00 9.33 8.8 10.1 3 552 41.93%
SOXX 261016P00350000 350.00 1.35 0.9 1.3 1 550 55.43%
SOXX 261016P00550000 550.00 46 49.7 56.7 1 450 41.20% YES
SOXX 261016P00525000 525.00 31.67 34.7 38.4 1 445 39.08% YES
SOXX 261016P00515000 515.00 27.57 29.3 32.7 8 420 39.34% YES
SOXX 261016P00425000 425.00 5 3.9 5.9 5 417 46.42%
SOXX 261016P00495000 495.00 21.4 20.1 22.4 5 344 39.16%
SOXX 261016P00300000 300.00 0.5 0 1.1 2 308 67.26%
SOXX 261016P00540000 540.00 46.23 43.7 48.1 5 286 38.96% YES
SOXX 261016P00470000 470.00 13.08 12.3 13.9 12 273 40.95%
SOXX 261016P00330000 330.00 0.84 0.2 1.2 140 269 58.42%
SOXX 261016P00310000 310.00 0.5 0.3 1.35 5 253 67.51%
SOXX 261016P00465000 465.00 10.3 10.7 13.1 2 248 42.23%
SOXX 261016P00430000 430.00 4.95 4.4 6.4 1 245 45.52%
SOXX 261016P00535000 535.00 36 41 44.7 3 241 38.94% YES
SOXX 261016P00445000 445.00 7.36 6.4 8.1 2 227 42.68%
SOXX 261016P00270000 270.00 0.38 0 0.5 19 213 71.53%
SOXX 261016P00320000 320.00 0.84 0.15 1.35 1 172 62.72%
SOXX 261016P00440000 440.00 6.26 5.9 7.8 3 170 44.31%
SOXX 261016P00380000 380.00 2 1.7 2.2 1 168 50.26%
SOXX 261016P00390000 390.00 2.52 1.75 2.9 1 144 50.99%
SOXX 261016P00315000 315.00 0.55 0.05 1.5 1 135 64.94%
SOXX 261016P00410000 410.00 3.51 3.1 3.8 4 130 46.49%
SOXX 261016P00340000 340.00 1.27 0.45 1.55 1 117 58.15%
SOXX 261016P00630000 630.00 146 118 126.5 1 113 47.35% YES
SOXX 261016P00460000 460.00 10 10 11.4 10 106 41.84%
SOXX 261016P00475000 475.00 13.26 13.4 15.9 3 90 41.42%
SOXX 261016P00355000 355.00 1.5 0.9 2.85 3 89 59.30%
SOXX 261016P00345000 345.00 1.43 0.3 2.05 2 83 57.93%
SOXX 261016P00395000 395.00 3.8 2.25 3.2 4 78 50.25%
SOXX 261016P00435000 435.00 5.77 5.1 7.1 1 75 44.98%
SOXX 261016P00360000 360.00 3.4 0.5 3.5 4 73 58.13%
SOXX 261016P00575000 575.00 76.3 69.4 75.8 2 72 40.93% YES
SOXX 261016P00580000 580.00 65 73.6 79.3 3 71 39.79% YES
SOXX 261016P00335000 335.00 0.87 0.3 1.15 7 66 56.93%
SOXX 261016P00600000 600.00 83.1 90 99 1 56 45.18% YES
SOXX 261016P00485000 485.00 17.25 16.6 19.4 6 50 40.99%
SOXX 261016P00385000 385.00 2.25 1.15 3.1 27 45 53.80%
SOXX 261016P00265000 265.00 3.25 0 1.55 33 43 85.50%
SOXX 261016P00570000 570.00 66.5 64.1 72.8 7 41 42.66% YES
SOXX 261016P00305000 305.00 0.67 0.1 1.2 1 41 66.99%
SOXX 261016P00260000 260.00 0.5 0 1.3 1 37 85.50%
SOXX 261016P00590000 590.00 78.9 82.5 89.2 1 35 42.65% YES
SOXX 261016P00370000 370.00 1.45 1.3 2.25 6 35 52.97%
SOXX 261016P00280000 280.00 2.73 0 1.85 20 35 81.15%
SOXX 261016P00565000 565.00 63.83 59.8 68.8 10 34 42.51% YES
SOXX 261016P00415000 415.00 3.87 3.5 4.3 12 32 46.09%
SOXX 261016P00240000 240.00 1.7 0 1.25 40 26 94.24%
SOXX 261016P00250000 250.00 0.4 0 1.5 5 26 91.94%
SOXX 261016P00405000 405.00 5.05 2.25 4.1 1 25 49.50%
SOXX 261016P00620000 620.00 148.41 108.3 116.9 1 25 45.88% YES
SOXX 261016P00560000 560.00 69.34 57.5 64 3 24 40.99% YES
SOXX 261016P00365000 365.00 1.75 0.3 2.75 1 21 53.22%
SOXX 261016P00375000 375.00 2.5 0.9 2.55 1 21 50.82%
SOXX 261016P00170000 170.00 0.49 0 4.8 0 20 165.33%
SOXX 261016P00660000 660.00 129 147.4 155.9 1 13 52.58% YES
SOXX 261016P00610000 610.00 155 100.6 107.3 2 12 44.24% YES
SOXX 261016P00655000 655.00 82.6 117.5 126.9 0 12 0.00% YES
SOXX 261016P00695000 695.00 170.8 186.2 192.7 2 12 54.83% YES
SOXX 261016P00545000 545.00 46.15 46.9 51.6 6 12 38.97% YES
SOXX 261016P00290000 290.00 2.95 0 1.25 0 10 72.44%
SOXX 261016P00225000 225.00 0.45 0 4.5 2 10 124.76%
SOXX 261016P00275000 275.00 0.65 0 1.3 1 10 79.00%
SOXX 261016P00555000 555.00 63.92 53.1 58.6 10 8 38.47% YES
SOXX 261016P00650000 650.00 128.6 137.5 146 1 8 50.66% YES
SOXX 261016P00325000 325.00 5.3 0.15 1.8 1 7 63.50%
SOXX 261016P00595000 595.00 60.65 87 93.9 1 7 43.53% YES
SOXX 261016P00585000 585.00 81.12 77.9 83.6 2 7 39.97% YES
SOXX 261016P00675000 675.00 166.9 166.3 172.9 2 6 51.49% YES
SOXX 261016P00625000 625.00 133.95 113.2 121.7 1 5 46.64% YES
SOXX 261016P00165000 165.00 0.13 0 0.95 2 5 132.47%
SOXX 261016P00645000 645.00 127.8 132.6 141 1 4 49.52% YES
SOXX 261016P00230000 230.00 2.53 0.05 10 2 4 143.47%
SOXX 261016P00210000 210.00 1.47 0 3.6 0 3 129.03%
SOXX 261016P00635000 635.00 104.3 127.4 133.9 1 3 54.36% YES
SOXX 261016P00175000 175.00 1 0 1.8 1 3 137.45%
SOXX 261016P00700000 700.00 150.8 187.4 195.9 1 2 60.88% YES
SOXX 261016P00640000 640.00 89.2 130.5 138.7 1 2 55.16% YES
SOXX 261016P00685000 685.00 160.4 174.6 182.8 0 2 63.32% YES
SOXX 261016P00205000 205.00 2.61 0 4.8 0 2 139.18%
SOXX 261016P00200000 200.00 0.43 0 1.1 1 2 113.18%
SOXX 261016P00615000 615.00 99.4 103.8 110.5 1 1 41.03% YES
SOXX 261016P00670000 670.00 127.11 157.4 165.9 0 1 54.74% YES
SOXX 261016P00235000 235.00 2.95 0.05 7.8 1 1 132.65%
SOXX 261016P00665000 665.00 122.68 152.4 160.8 0 1 53.37% YES
SOXX 261016P00690000 690.00 105.89 144.3 153.6 0 1 0.00% YES
SOXX 261016P00295000 295.00 2.3 0 1.3 0 1 70.87%
SOXX 261016P00220000 220.00 1.31 0 1.1 0 1 102.44%
SOXX 261016P00285000 285.00 2.9 0 1.65 0 1 77.59%
SOXX 261016P00245000 245.00 5 0 4.8 0 1 114.43%
SOXX 261016P00825000 825.00 294 312.4 320.9 0 0 53.52% YES
SOXX 261016P00800000 800.00 238.79 287.4 295.9 1 0 50.59% YES
SOXX 261016P00770000 770.00 240 257.4 265.9 1 0 73.69% YES
SOXX 261016P00945000 945.00 425.83 432.4 440.9 1 0 66.21% YES
SOXX 261016P00725000 725.00 190 214.6 221.8 1 0 54.47% YES
SOXX 261016P00930000 930.00 425.9 417.4 425.9 0 0 64.70% YES
SOXX 261016P00950000 950.00 426.45 437.4 445.9 1 0 66.70% YES
SOXX 261016P00705000 705.00 168 192.4 200.9 0 0 61.86% YES

SOXX 2026-10-16 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this SOXX options chain for 2026-10-16 show?

This page displays the full SOXX options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-10-16. 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 SOXX options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-10-16. 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 SOXX.

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 SOXX: 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 SOXX options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for SOXX between now and 2026-10-16. 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 2026-10-16 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in SOXX, 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 SOXX options chain for 2026-10-16 updated?

The SOXX 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 2026-10-16 approaches.