iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) 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 China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management - Global industry, with a market capitalization near $4.53B, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of 0.45 to the broader market. The iShares China Large-Cap ETF aims to mirror the performance of an index consisting of major Chinese companies whose shares are traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. public since 2004-10-08.

Snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.

Spot Price
$31.64
Total OI
3.3M
Total Volume
84.2K
Front Expiration
31 days
Second Expiration
38 days
ATM IV
25.6%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread
10.59%

As of Jun 30, 2026, iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) has 3.3M open contracts and 84.2K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 31 days out, followed by 38 days. ATM implied volatility is 25.6%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 10.59%: 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 FXI options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on iShares China Large-Cap 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 25.6% 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.

How to read the FXI chain depth

The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for iShares China Large-Cap 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. FXI front expiration sits at 31 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The backwardated slope of -0.001 means near-dated IV is pricing acute event risk.

FXI 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 FXI chain is 10.59% - 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 FXI 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. FXI's current 7.34% 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.

Learn how the options chain is reported and how to read the data →

FXI listed expirations

Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for FXI 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.

ExpirationDTEATM IV
Jul 2, 2026227.6%
Jul 10, 20261024.9%
Jul 17, 20261725.3%
Jul 24, 20262425.6%
Jul 31, 20263125.6%
Aug 7, 20263825.5%
Aug 21, 20265224.9%
Sep 18, 20268024.8%
Sep 30, 20269224.7%
Oct 16, 202610825.2%
Nov 20, 202614325.7%
Dec 18, 202617125.5%
Dec 31, 202618426.1%
Jan 15, 202719926.9%
Feb 19, 202723426.2%
Mar 19, 202726225.3%
Mar 31, 202727425.4%
Apr 16, 202729028.5%
May 21, 202732527.2%
Jun 17, 202735229.9%
Jan 21, 202857027.6%

FXI most-active contracts

TypeStrikeExpirationVolumeOIIVBidAsk
PUT$31.00Jan 15, 202718.0K55.8K27.6%$1.88$2.24

Top 1 contracts from the institutional-grade nightly options scan; ranked by volume within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.

Frequently asked FXI options chain questions

What does the FXI options chain show right now?
As of Jun 30, 2026, iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) has 3.3M contracts outstanding and 84.2K traded today, with ATM IV of 25.6%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for FXI options?
The nearest expiration is 31 days out, followed by 38 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are FXI options bid/ask spreads?
Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 10.59%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.