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STM Options Chain – 2026-08-21

Detailed STM 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 STM.

STM Call Options — 2026-08-21 Expiration

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

This STM 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.

STM Call Options — 2026-08-21 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on STM 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
STM 260821C00035000 35.00 6.28 6.2 6.5 22 689 52.56% YES
STM 260821C00037000 37.00 3.25 5.1 5.4 1 605 51.59%
STM 260821C00042000 42.00 3 3 3.2 1 571 50.67%
STM 260821C00038000 38.00 3.9 4.6 4.8 20 300 50.56%
STM 260821C00032000 32.00 8.1 7.9 8.4 1 249 52.81% YES
STM 260821C00045000 45.00 1.6 2.1 2.3 1 241 49.95%
STM 260821C00033000 33.00 7.5 7.3 7.7 34 200 52.54% YES
STM 260821C00036000 36.00 5.7 5.6 5.9 4 189 51.69%
STM 260821C00025000 25.00 13.5 13.3 13.9 1 182 55.37% YES
STM 260821C00040000 40.00 2.8 3.7 3.9 157 179 50.73%
STM 260821C00041000 41.00 2.5 3.3 3.6 10 139 51.40%
STM 260821C00050000 50.00 1.2 1.15 1.25 1 114 48.63%
STM 260821C00034000 34.00 5.57 6.7 7.1 5 108 52.47% YES
STM 260821C00039000 39.00 3.1 4.1 4.4 1 99 50.28%
STM 260821C00024000 24.00 14.39 14.2 14.8 1 91 56.35% YES
STM 260821C00027000 27.00 9.8 11.7 12.2 10 75 55.64% YES
STM 260821C00030000 30.00 8 9.3 9.8 2 75 53.37% YES
STM 260821C00046000 46.00 1.4 1.85 2.05 1 64 49.73%
STM 260821C00048000 48.00 0.7 1.45 1.65 1 64 49.71%
STM 260821C00044000 44.00 2.4 2.35 2.55 3 56 49.93%
STM 260821C00043000 43.00 2.73 2.65 2.85 39 55 50.17%
STM 260821C00031000 31.00 8.9 8.6 9.1 24 27 53.32% YES
STM 260821C00022000 22.00 6.3 7.4 7.6 1 26 0.00% YES
STM 260821C00047000 47.00 1.35 1.65 1.8 15 18 49.22%
STM 260821C00026000 26.00 9.5 12.5 13.1 3 10 56.49% YES
STM 260821C00020000 20.00 18.2 17.9 18.6 2 9 61.43% YES
STM 260821C00018000 18.00 16.2 19.7 20.5 1 3 53.13% YES
STM 260821C00049000 49.00 1 1.3 1.45 1 2 49.32%
STM 260821C00015000 15.00 19 22.6 23.6 1 1 64.84% YES
STM 260821C00021000 21.00 8.1 12.9 13.6 3 0 0.00% YES
STM 260821C00028000 28.00 11.5 10.9 11.4 6 0 55.35% YES
STM 260821C00029000 29.00 7.4 0 0 1 0 0.00% YES
STM 260821C00016000 16.00 17.9 0 0 0 0 0.00% YES

STM Put Options Chain – 2026-08-21

The table below lists all put options on STM 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
STM 260821P00022000 22.00 0.67 0.3 0.45 2 817 62.79%
STM 260821P00033000 33.00 2.3 2.25 2.4 45 329 51.20%
STM 260821P00030000 30.00 1.45 1.4 1.55 51 295 53.30%
STM 260821P00031000 31.00 1.7 1.65 1.8 15 207 52.52%
STM 260821P00025000 25.00 0.6 0.6 0.7 5 196 58.79%
STM 260821P00027000 27.00 1.8 0.85 0.95 1 178 56.10%
STM 260821P00032000 32.00 3.1 1.95 2.1 1 102 52.05%
STM 260821P00028000 28.00 1.05 1 1.15 20 90 55.27%
STM 260821P00035000 35.00 4 2.95 3.2 8 78 50.17%
STM 260821P00029000 29.00 2.75 1.2 1.35 2 75 54.49%
STM 260821P00026000 26.00 1.75 0.7 0.8 6 69 57.03%
STM 260821P00037000 37.00 5.2 3.8 4 24 49 49.59% YES
STM 260821P00038000 38.00 5.8 4.3 4.5 35 46 49.15% YES
STM 260821P00036000 36.00 4.5 3.4 3.6 18 39 50.78% YES
STM 260821P00020000 20.00 0.45 0.2 0.35 2 27 66.99%
STM 260821P00013000 13.00 0.4 0.1 0.2 1 15 94.34%
STM 260821P00021000 21.00 0.6 0.25 0.4 6 13 65.04%
STM 260821P00034000 34.00 2.65 2.6 2.75 9 12 50.56%
STM 260821P00024000 24.00 0.75 0.45 0.6 1 11 59.47%
STM 260821P00023000 23.00 0.85 0.4 0.5 1 8 61.28%
STM 260821P00015000 15.00 0.5 0.4 0.5 4 2 103.32%
STM 260821P00039000 39.00 5.9 4.8 5.1 0 2 49.44% YES
STM 260821P00048000 48.00 14.8 11.1 11.5 0 1 48.68% YES
STM 260821P00016000 16.00 0.15 0 0 1 0 25.00%
STM 260821P00019000 19.00 0.3 0 0 0 0 25.00%
STM 260821P00017000 17.00 0.2 0 0 1 0 25.00%
STM 260821P00018000 18.00 0.25 0 0 1 0 25.00%

STM 2026-08-21 Options Chain FAQ

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

This page displays the full STM 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 STM 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 STM.

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 STM: 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 STM options table?

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

The STM 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.