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XLF Options Chain – 2026-10-16

Detailed XLF 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 XLF.

XLF Call Options — 2026-10-16 Expiration

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

This XLF 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.

XLF Put Options — 2026-10-16 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on XLF 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
XLF 261016C00070000 70.00 0.12 0.09 0.35 1750 1889 21.17%
XLF 261016C00061000 61.00 1.17 0.72 5 1 251 41.86%
XLF 261016C00075000 75.00 0.07 0.02 0.22 1214 120 22.97%
XLF 261016C00063000 63.00 0.94 0.53 5 3 107 45.17%
XLF 261016C00053000 53.00 4.5 4.4 4.75 60 93 23.12% YES
XLF 261016C00054000 54.00 3.35 3.75 4.05 5 81 21.95% YES
XLF 261016C00060000 60.00 1.16 1.14 5 1 80 40.10%
XLF 261016C00059000 59.00 2.57 1.26 5 42 61 38.26%
XLF 261016C00056000 56.00 4.25 2.51 2.96 3 59 20.71%
XLF 261016C00058000 58.00 1.46 1.63 3.9 2 32 30.14%
XLF 261016C00062000 62.00 0.57 0.51 2.45 1 27 28.61%
XLF 261016C00048000 48.00 7.17 7.6 10.6 13 23 41.90% YES
XLF 261016C00057000 57.00 2.11 2.03 2.49 4 21 20.17%
XLF 261016C00064000 64.00 0.42 0.42 0.88 20 20 20.53%
XLF 261016C00065000 65.00 0.27 0.32 4.95 3 18 47.95%
XLF 261016C00055000 55.00 3.25 3.2 3.5 12 6 21.41%
XLF 261016C00052000 52.00 4.22 4.75 6.95 0 5 32.87% YES
XLF 261016C00046000 46.00 9.75 10.8 13 5 5 50.11% YES
XLF 261016C00050000 50.00 6.42 6.25 7.5 2 4 29.64% YES
XLF 261016C00044000 44.00 13.55 10.95 14 1 2 48.72% YES
XLF 261016C00045000 45.00 12.99 10.1 13.15 1 2 47.07% YES
XLF 261016C00038000 38.00 16.3 18.1 20.7 0 1 60.57% YES
XLF 261016C00047000 47.00 9.63 8.4 11.3 0 1 42.68% YES
XLF 261016C00041000 41.00 14.92 13 13.95 1 1 29.15% YES
XLF 261016C00042000 42.00 13.38 11.95 15.55 4 0 50.75% YES

XLF Put Options Chain – 2026-10-16

The table below lists all put options on XLF 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
XLF 261016P00047000 47.00 1.25 0.89 3.35 1 10143 38.09%
XLF 261016P00050000 50.00 1.96 1.63 2.01 1 1406 21.91%
XLF 261016P00053000 53.00 2.85 2.4 2.66 350 369 18.38%
XLF 261016P00046000 46.00 1.1 0.78 3.2 19 213 39.62%
XLF 261016P00045000 45.00 1.07 0.83 1.6 1 196 30.08%
XLF 261016P00056000 56.00 3.95 3.65 3.95 20 181 16.50% YES
XLF 261016P00060000 60.00 5.69 6.55 7.45 5 172 20.90% YES
XLF 261016P00048000 48.00 1.41 1.22 5 1 140 46.13%
XLF 261016P00051000 51.00 2 1.84 4.35 1 98 33.72%
XLF 261016P00052000 52.00 1.88 2.1 2.48 100 91 19.96%
XLF 261016P00049000 49.00 1.51 1.39 5 3 84 43.29%
XLF 261016P00043000 43.00 0.81 0.63 1.4 40 60 32.65%
XLF 261016P00030000 30.00 0.2 0.01 0.55 67 59 49.76%
XLF 261016P00054000 54.00 3.05 2.77 3.05 3 40 17.81%
XLF 261016P00040000 40.00 0.6 0.54 0.61 20 36 30.01%
XLF 261016P00059000 59.00 5.2 5.75 6.5 0 34 19.58% YES
XLF 261016P00039000 39.00 0.58 0.49 0.55 6 27 31.01%
XLF 261016P00055000 55.00 3.41 3.15 3.45 1 25 17.02% YES
XLF 261016P00042000 42.00 0.7 0.54 0.92 1 20 29.96%
XLF 261016P00058000 58.00 4.1 4.7 7.5 13 17 29.38% YES
XLF 261016P00035000 35.00 0.33 0.28 1.05 14 15 46.48%
XLF 261016P00041000 41.00 0.71 0.61 0.67 4 12 28.93%
XLF 261016P00044000 44.00 0.98 0.85 0.93 4 11 26.15%
XLF 261016P00057000 57.00 4.6 4.15 4.55 4 6 16.26% YES
XLF 261016P00038000 38.00 0.46 0.22 4.95 1 2 55.58%
XLF 261016P00036000 36.00 0.43 0.36 0.4 0 1 34.03%

XLF 2026-10-16 Options Chain FAQ

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

This page displays the full XLF 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 XLF 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 XLF.

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 XLF: 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 XLF options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for XLF 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 XLF, 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 XLF options chain for 2026-10-16 updated?

The XLF 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.