iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) 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.
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $14.26B, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of 2.13 to the broader market. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of South Korean equities. public since 2000-05-12.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $179.10
- Total OI
- 926.8K
- Total Volume
- 110.2K
- Front Expiration
- 28 days
- Second Expiration
- 34 days
- ATM IV
- 65.6%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 27.03%
As of May 15, 2026, iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) has 926.8K open contracts and 110.2K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. ATM implied volatility is 65.6%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 27.03%: 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 EWY options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on iShares MSCI South Korea 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 65.6% 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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EWY most-active contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $160.00 | May 22, 2026 | 51.8K | 1.3K | 83.5% | $1.70 | $1.80 |
Top 1 contracts from the ORATS-sourced nightly scan; ranked by volume within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.
Frequently asked EWY options chain questions
- What does the EWY options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) has 926.8K contracts outstanding and 110.2K traded today, with ATM IV of 65.6%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for EWY options?
- The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are EWY options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 27.03%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.