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U Options Chain – 2026-01-02

Detailed U options chain for 2026-01-02 – 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 U.

U Call Options — 2026-01-02 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for U – 2026-01-02 – 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 U into 2026-01-02.

This U 2026-01-02 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.

U Put Options — 2026-01-02 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on U expiring on 2026-01-02. 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
U 260102C00051000 51.00 0.16 0.13 0.16 13 1080 55.27%
U 260102C00050000 50.00 0.21 0.19 0.22 17 832 53.91%
U 260102C00055000 55.00 0.08 0.01 0.12 23 300 66.02%
U 260102C00049000 49.00 0.3 0.25 0.35 1 276 53.03%
U 260102C00045000 45.00 1.28 1.17 1.3 143 250 50.10%
U 260102C00056000 56.00 0.15 0 0.62 4 221 96.68%
U 260102C00052000 52.00 0.12 0.1 0.12 3 185 57.42%
U 260102C00048500 48.50 0.37 0.33 0.38 1 142 52.25%
U 260102C00046000 46.00 1 0.82 0.92 13 117 50.10%
U 260102C00049500 49.50 0.6 0.2 0.36 7 116 55.37%
U 260102C00043000 43.00 2.66 2.19 2.42 5 93 51.37% ITM
U 260102C00053000 53.00 0.1 0.01 0.18 2 81 60.74%
U 260102C00045500 45.50 1.65 1 1.13 1 75 50.93%
U 260102C00047000 47.00 0.92 0.59 0.66 10 74 51.37%
U 260102C00059000 59.00 0.18 0 0.61 50 73 111.52%
U 260102C00048000 48.00 0.49 0.41 0.46 26 70 52.15%
U 260102C00054000 54.00 0.18 0 0.57 24 62 83.79%
U 260102C00057000 57.00 0.14 0 0.75 10 58 106.84%
U 260102C00046500 46.50 0.86 0.68 0.71 1 47 49.71%
U 260102C00025000 25.00 21.38 19 20.7 5 45 239.45% ITM
U 260102C00074000 74.00 0.02 0 0.63 40 43 173.83%
U 260102C00044000 44.00 1.98 1.64 1.76 13 39 50.10% ITM
U 260102C00058000 58.00 0.1 0 0.59 2 35 105.86%
U 260102C00044500 44.50 1.48 1.38 1.46 12 35 50.29% ITM
U 260102C00047500 47.50 1.17 0.48 0.56 25 34 51.66%
U 260102C00039000 39.00 7.51 5.35 6.85 6 30 91.02% ITM
U 260102C00037000 37.00 8.24 7.15 9.2 10 25 117.58% ITM
U 260102C00036000 36.00 9.52 8.1 10.35 4 16 131.84% ITM
U 260102C00040000 40.00 6.86 4.35 4.75 1 14 50.88% ITM
U 260102C00043500 43.50 4 1.86 2.08 3 10 50.05% ITM
U 260102C00042000 42.00 4.03 2.82 3.1 5 9 50.98% ITM
U 260102C00062000 62.00 0.03 0 0.03 5 7 78.13%
U 260102C00035000 35.00 10.52 9.1 10.95 1 6 131.64% ITM
U 260102C00038000 38.00 12 5.05 8.45 8 5 82.62% ITM
U 260102C00041000 41.00 7.1 3.3 3.9 1 4 59.62% ITM
U 260102C00060000 60.00 0.12 0 0.87 1 4 126.56%
U 260102C00034000 34.00 11.18 9.15 12.5 1 2 128.91% ITM
U 260102C00061000 61.00 0.2 0 0.18 0 1 95.70%
U 260102C00065000 65.00 0.21 0 0.18 0 1 110.94%
U 260102C00030000 30.00 12.37 14.1 16.1 0 1 196.58% ITM
U 260102C00068000 68.00 0.1 0 0.95 0 1 165.92%
U 260102C00063000 63.00 0.11 0 0.95 0 0 143.95%

U Put Options Chain – 2026-01-02

The table below lists all put options on U expiring on 2026-01-02. 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
U 260102P00045000 45.00 1.77 1.75 1.94 6 472 51.07% ITM
U 260102P00044000 44.00 1.27 1.21 1.39 19 331 50.59%
U 260102P00044500 44.50 0.71 1.47 1.61 5 275 49.46%
U 260102P00043000 43.00 0.87 0.79 0.91 87 214 48.93%
U 260102P00042500 42.50 0.7 0.62 0.72 13 189 48.39%
U 260102P00028000 28.00 0.39 0 0.02 0 184 103.13%
U 260102P00043500 43.50 0.48 0.99 1.12 3 153 49.22%
U 260102P00041500 41.50 0.23 0.37 0.46 2 152 49.02%
U 260102P00046000 46.00 1.51 2.41 2.56 101 138 50.68% ITM
U 260102P00047000 47.00 3.32 3.1 3.35 9 134 53.32% ITM
U 260102P00040000 40.00 0.23 0.09 0.24 1 119 51.86%
U 260102P00036000 36.00 0.12 0 0.58 30 81 92.19%
U 260102P00042000 42.00 0.5 0.45 0.57 36 76 48.34%
U 260102P00033000 33.00 0.05 0 0.67 14 59 125.39%
U 260102P00045500 45.50 2.07 1.97 2.29 2 55 52.64% ITM
U 260102P00031000 31.00 0.19 0 0.75 0 50 150.20%
U 260102P00039000 39.00 0.1 0.05 0.16 1 50 54.49%
U 260102P00048000 48.00 3.63 3.6 4.25 2 49 58.40% ITM
U 260102P00049000 49.00 2.46 3.4 5.65 1 48 83.40% ITM
U 260102P00041000 41.00 0.27 0.22 0.34 1 46 48.34%
U 260102P00038000 38.00 0.05 0 0.75 1 40 79.39%
U 260102P00032000 32.00 0.04 0 0.51 16 34 126.95%
U 260102P00046500 46.50 2.8 2.63 2.98 2 34 53.22% ITM
U 260102P00037000 37.00 0.08 0 0.96 10 27 96.19%
U 260102P00035000 35.00 0.1 0 0.72 6 26 107.62%
U 260102P00050000 50.00 3.8 4.15 6.1 2 23 66.99% ITM
U 260102P00051000 51.00 7.12 5.3 7.85 2 18 108.20% ITM
U 260102P00024000 24.00 0.52 0 0.02 0 16 134.38%
U 260102P00040500 40.50 0.67 0.2 0.3 0 13 50.98%
U 260102P00056000 56.00 8 10 12.35 0 10 119.82% ITM
U 260102P00047500 47.50 2.42 3.25 3.8 2 9 56.06% ITM
U 260102P00034000 34.00 0.36 0 0.96 5 5 127.34%
U 260102P00052000 52.00 7.82 6.1 8.1 3 2 80.66% ITM
U 260102P00025000 25.00 0.03 0 0.02 0 1 125.00%
U 260102P00048500 48.50 2.99 3.2 5.15 1 1 78.96% ITM
U 260102P00057000 57.00 8.8 11 13.65 0 0 141.31% ITM
U 260102P00064000 64.00 15.34 17.95 20.35 0 0 162.40% ITM

U 2026-01-02 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this U options chain for 2026-01-02 show?

This page displays the full U options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-01-02. 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 U options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-01-02. 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 U.

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 U: 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 U options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for U between now and 2026-01-02. 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 2026-01-02 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in U, 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 U options chain for 2026-01-02 updated?

The U 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 2026-01-02 approaches.