American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF (CPII) Options Chain
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American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF (CPII) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $11.3M, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of -0.56 to the broader market. The American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF (CPII) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund designed to protect against inflation. public since 2022-06-29.
Snapshot as of Aug 14, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $17.39
- Total OI
- 5
- Total Volume
- 0
- Front Expiration
- 35 days
- Second Expiration
- 98 days
- ATM IV
- 93.0%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 61.25%
As of Aug 14, 2026, American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF (CPII) has 5 open contracts and 0 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 35 days out, followed by 98 days. ATM implied volatility is 93.0%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 61.25%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How CPII options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 93.0% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
How to read the CPII chain depth
The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF options with its days-to-expiration count and ATM implied volatility. Front-month expirations carry the most volume, the highest gamma, and the tightest bid-ask spreads; longer-dated tenors carry less liquidity but more vega exposure. CPII front expiration sits at 35 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The backwardated slope of -0.538 means near-dated IV is pricing acute event risk.
CPII chain mechanics and execution
Options are listed at standardized strike intervals (typically $1 for sub-$25 underlyings, $2.50-$5 for mid-cap, $10-$50 for large-cap), and the deltas of each listed strike are determined by where IV lies relative to the strike's moneyness. Average bid/ask spread on the CPII chain is 61.25% - a measure of liquidity. Tighter spreads on liquid strikes mean lower transaction costs; wider spreads on long-dated or far-OTM strikes mean execution drag can dominate the math. The chain table on the SPA side shows the full per-strike, per-expiration grid; this SSR page summarizes the listed expirations and the front-month context to anchor the structural read.
Using the CPII chain to build structures
Strategy selection starts with the chain: directional theses use single-leg calls or puts, range-bound theses use credit spreads or iron condors, vol theses use straddles or strangles, calendar theses use diagonal spreads. CPII's current 26.66% expected move anchors wing placement - structures with wings at the implied band collect the modal-outcome premium under lognormal assumptions. Cross-reference with the gamma-exposure profile to understand where dealer hedging will reinforce or fight your position, and with the volatility-skew chart to confirm the strikes you're trading sit at the IV levels your strategy assumes.
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CPII listed expirations
Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for CPII options. Each row is one listed expiration with its days-to-expiration count and ATM IV pulled from the same term-structure feed that powers the SPA's expiration filter. Front-month expirations carry the highest gamma, the tightest bid-ask spreads, and the most volume; longer-dated tenors carry less liquidity but more vega.
| Expiration | DTE | ATM IV |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 7 | 179.3% |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 35 | 93.0% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 98 | 39.2% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 189 | 38.2% |
Frequently asked CPII options chain questions
- What does the CPII options chain show right now?
- As of Aug 14, 2026, American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF (CPII) has 5 contracts outstanding and 0 traded today, with ATM IV of 93.0%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for CPII options?
- The nearest expiration is 35 days out, followed by 98 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are CPII options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 61.25%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.