What does the NLR options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) has 7.8K contracts outstanding and 5.4K traded today, with ATM IV of 38.2%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

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

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 38.05%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) 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.

VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $3.27B, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of 1.21 to the broader market. VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index (MVNLRTR), which is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in: (i) uranium mining; (ii) the construction, engineering and maintenance of nuclear power facilities and nuclear reactors; (iii) the production of electricity from nuclear sources; or (iv) providing equipment, technology and/or services to the nuclear power industry. public since 2007-08-15.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $130.12
Total OI: 7.8K
Total Volume: 5.4K
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 38.2%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 38.05%

As of May 15, 2026, VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) has 7.8K open contracts and 5.4K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 38.2%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 38.05%: 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 NLR options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on VanEck Uranium and Nuclear 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 38.2% 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 NLR options chain questions

What does the NLR options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF (NLR) has 7.8K contracts outstanding and 5.4K traded today, with ATM IV of 38.2%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for NLR 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 NLR options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 38.05%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.