What does the CTA options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) has 444 contracts outstanding and 32 traded today, with ATM IV of 30.0%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

What expirations are available for CTA options?

The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.

How tight are CTA options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 86.10%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) Options Chain

The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.

Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $1.74B, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of -0.13 to the broader market. The Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) seeks long term capital appreciation by systematically investing in futures in an attempt to create an absolute return profile, that also has a low correlation to equities, and can provide support in risk-off events. public since 2022-03-08.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $32.02
Total OI: 444
Total Volume: 32
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 30.0%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 86.10%

As of May 15, 2026, Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) has 444 open contracts and 32 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 30.0%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 86.10%: 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 CTA options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Simplify Managed Futures Strategy 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 30.0% 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.

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Frequently asked CTA options chain questions

What does the CTA options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) has 444 contracts outstanding and 32 traded today, with ATM IV of 30.0%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for CTA options?: The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are CTA options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 86.10%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.