VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) 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 Semiconductor ETF (SMH) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $71.00B, listed on NASDAQ, carrying a beta of 1.97 to the broader market. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) strives to mirror, as closely as feasible, the price and yield performance of the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index (MVSMHTR), prior to the assessment of any fees or expenses. public since 2000-06-05.

Snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.

Spot Price

$658.23

Total OI

2.5M

Total Volume

206.2K

Front Expiration

31 days

Second Expiration

38 days

ATM IV

52.5%

Avg Bid/Ask Spread

26.38%

As of Jun 30, 2026, VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has 2.5M open contracts and 206.2K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 31 days out, followed by 38 days. ATM implied volatility is 52.5%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 26.38%: 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 SMH options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on VanEck Semiconductor 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 52.5% 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.

How to read the SMH chain depth

The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for VanEck Semiconductor 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. SMH front expiration sits at 31 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The contango term-structure slope of 0.001 means longer-dated tenors price in proportionally more IV.

SMH 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 SMH chain is 26.38% - 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 SMH 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. SMH's current 15.05% 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 →

SMH listed expirations

Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for SMH 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.

SMH most-active contracts

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 SMH options chain questions

What does the SMH options chain show right now?

As of Jun 30, 2026, VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) has 2.5M contracts outstanding and 206.2K traded today, with ATM IV of 52.5%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

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

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 26.38%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.