Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) 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.

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $7.13B, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of 1.26 to the broader market. Seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. public since 2004-01-30.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price
$384.94
Total OI
346
Total Volume
8
Front Expiration
34 days
Second Expiration
63 days
ATM IV
21.5%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread
38.95%

As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) has 346 open contracts and 8 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 21.5%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 38.95%: 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 VCR options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Vanguard Consumer Discretionary 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 21.5% and dealer gamma exposure is positive, so dealer hedging is mechanically mean-reverting. 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 VCR options chain questions

What does the VCR options chain show right now?
As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR) has 346 contracts outstanding and 8 traded today, with ATM IV of 21.5%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for VCR 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 VCR options bid/ask spreads?
Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 38.95%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.