What does the KDEF options chain show right now?

As of May 13, 2026, PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) has 904 contracts outstanding and 9 traded today, with ATM IV of 56.5%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

What expirations are available for KDEF options?

The nearest expiration is 36 days out, followed by 100 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.

How tight are KDEF options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 57.38%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) 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.

PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $56.0M, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of 1.80 to the broader market. The fund normally invests in securities comprising the index. public since 2025-02-04.

Snapshot as of May 13, 2026.

Spot Price: $56.55
Total OI: 904
Total Volume: 9
Front Expiration: 36 days
Second Expiration: 100 days
ATM IV: 56.5%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 57.38%

As of May 13, 2026, PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) has 904 open contracts and 9 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 36 days out, followed by 100 days. ATM implied volatility is 56.5%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 57.38%: 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 KDEF options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index 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 56.5% 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 KDEF options chain questions

What does the KDEF options chain show right now?: As of May 13, 2026, PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) has 904 contracts outstanding and 9 traded today, with ATM IV of 56.5%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for KDEF options?: The nearest expiration is 36 days out, followed by 100 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
How tight are KDEF options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 57.38%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.