What does the MCHI options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) has 29.3K contracts outstanding and 766 traded today, with ATM IV of 23.3%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

What expirations are available for MCHI 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 MCHI options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 78.79%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) 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 China ETF (MCHI) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $6.92B, listed on NASDAQ, carrying a beta of 0.68 to the broader market. The iShares MSCI China ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of Chinese equities that are available to international investors. public since 2011-03-31.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $56.69
Total OI: 29.3K
Total Volume: 766
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 23.3%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 78.79%

As of May 15, 2026, iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) has 29.3K open contracts and 766 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 23.3%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 78.79%: 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 MCHI options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on iShares MSCI China 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 23.3% 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 MCHI options chain questions

What does the MCHI options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) has 29.3K contracts outstanding and 766 traded today, with ATM IV of 23.3%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for MCHI 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 MCHI options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 78.79%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.