Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) 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 Mid-Cap ETF (VO) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $197.84B, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of 1.02 to the broader market. Seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Mid Cap Index, which measures the investment return of mid-capitalization stocks. public since 2004-01-30.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $76.63
- Total OI
- 4.9K
- Total Volume
- 103
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 18.7%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 51.26%
As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) has 4.9K open contracts and 103 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 18.7%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 51.26%: 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 VO options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Vanguard Mid-Cap 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 18.7% 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 VO options chain questions
- What does the VO options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) has 4.9K contracts outstanding and 103 traded today, with ATM IV of 18.7%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for VO 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 VO options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 51.26%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.