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STUB Options Chain – 2026-12-18

Detailed STUB 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 STUB.

STUB Call Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

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

This STUB 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.

STUB Put Options — 2026-12-18 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on STUB 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
STUB 261218C00035000 35.00 0.55 0.4 1.2 1 1432 106.25%
STUB 261218C00020000 20.00 1.6 1.2 1.6 9 645 94.58%
STUB 261218C00017500 17.50 1.65 1.05 2.25 1 544 92.97%
STUB 261218C00030000 30.00 0.9 0.5 1.5 7 363 105.47%
STUB 261218C00015000 15.00 2.02 1.5 2.35 6 351 89.70%
STUB 261218C00012500 12.50 2.44 1.65 3.2 1 240 88.96%
STUB 261218C00010000 10.00 3.5 2.9 4.1 3 230 99.61%
STUB 261218C00007500 7.50 4.8 3.8 5 2 183 98.34% YES
STUB 261218C00022500 22.50 1.2 0.9 1.6 5 148 97.31%
STUB 261218C00025000 25.00 1 0.75 1.35 1 89 97.17%
STUB 261218C00005000 5.00 10.9 5.1 6.7 1 46 108.98% YES
STUB 261218C00002500 2.50 11.2 9.7 13 1 1 0.00% YES

STUB Put Options Chain – 2026-12-18

The table below lists all put options on STUB 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
STUB 261218P00007500 7.50 1.91 1.6 2.2 3 1888 95.41%
STUB 261218P00012500 12.50 5.12 5 5.3 160 1732 93.02% YES
STUB 261218P00005000 5.00 0.83 0.7 0.95 3 1638 100.39%
STUB 261218P00010000 10.00 3.45 2.9 3.8 2 1422 92.72% YES
STUB 261218P00002500 2.50 0.06 0.05 0.25 152 666 103.91%
STUB 261218P00017500 17.50 9.19 8.5 10 5 427 93.60% YES
STUB 261218P00015000 15.00 7.01 6.4 7.7 5 230 90.97% YES
STUB 261218P00020000 20.00 9.8 10.6 12.2 25 41 92.29% YES
STUB 261218P00035000 35.00 24.65 21.3 23.6 3 22 0.00% YES
STUB 261218P00025000 25.00 11.93 15 16.3 10 11 80.27% YES
STUB 261218P00022500 22.50 12.1 9.4 12.6 2 4 39.06% YES
STUB 261218P00030000 30.00 18.8 15.7 19.2 5 0 0.00% YES

STUB 2026-12-18 Options Chain FAQ

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

This page displays the full STUB 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 STUB 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 STUB.

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 STUB: 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 STUB options table?

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

The STUB 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.