First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) 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.
First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $3.06B, listed on NASDAQ, carrying a beta of 1.48 to the broader market. The First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund is an exchange-traded index fund. public since 2006-05-02.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $291.44
- Total OI
- 63
- Total Volume
- 0
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 28.8%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 29.96%
As of May 15, 2026, First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) has 63 open contracts and 0 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 28.8%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 29.96%: 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 QTEC options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund 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 28.8% 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 QTEC options chain questions
- What does the QTEC options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, First Trust NASDAQ-100-Technology Sector Index Fund (QTEC) has 63 contracts outstanding and 0 traded today, with ATM IV of 28.8%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for QTEC 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 QTEC options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 29.96%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.