What does the VOT options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) has 1.1K contracts outstanding and 1.4K traded today, with ATM IV of 20.2%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

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

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 56.53%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) 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 Growth ETF (VOT) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $32.20B, listed on AMEX, carrying a beta of 1.23 to the broader market. Seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Mid Cap Growth Index, which measures the investment return of mid-capitalization growth stocks. public since 2006-08-25.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $286.15
Total OI: 1.1K
Total Volume: 1.4K
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 20.2%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 56.53%

As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) has 1.1K open contracts and 1.4K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 20.2%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 56.53%: 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 VOT options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth 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 20.2% 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 VOT options chain questions

What does the VOT options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF (VOT) has 1.1K contracts outstanding and 1.4K traded today, with ATM IV of 20.2%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for VOT 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 VOT options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 56.53%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.