E-mini Russell 2000 Futures (December 2026) (RTYZ6) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with end-of-day quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration, and streams live quotes for traders who connect a broker. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
E-mini Russell 2000 Futures (December 2026) (RTYZ6) operates in the Equity Index Futures sector, specifically the Equity Index Futures industry, listed on CME. E-mini Russell 2000 Futures December 2026 contract: CME E-mini Russell 2000 futures (RTY): tracks the Russell 2000 small-cap index, used for small-cap exposure and market-breadth-based strategies.
Snapshot as of Oct 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $2783.30
- Total OI
- 63.9K
- Total Volume
- 15.0K
- Front Expiration
- 29 days
- Second Expiration
- 36 days
- ATM IV
- 18.4%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 19.40%
As of Oct 15, 2026, E-mini Russell 2000 Futures (December 2026) (RTYZ6) has 63.9K open contracts and 15.0K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 29 days out, followed by 36 days. ATM implied volatility is 18.4%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 19.40%: 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 RTYZ6 options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on E-mini Russell 2000 Futures (December 2026) 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 18.4% 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 RTYZ6 chain depth
The listed-expirations table below shows every expiration available for E-mini Russell 2000 Futures (December 2026) 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. RTYZ6 front expiration sits at 29 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The backwardated slope of -0.000 means near-dated IV is pricing acute event risk.
RTYZ6 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 RTYZ6 chain is 19.40% - 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 RTYZ6 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. RTYZ6's current 5.26% 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.
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RTYZ6 listed expirations
Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for RTYZ6 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.
| Expiration | DTE | ATM IV |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 | 17.5% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 | 15.8% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 | 17.6% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 22 | 18.2% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 29 | 18.4% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 36 | 18.3% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 43 | 18.0% |
| Nov 30, 2026 | 46 | 17.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 64 | 18.4% |
Frequently asked RTYZ6 options chain questions
- What does the RTYZ6 options chain show right now?
- As of Oct 15, 2026, E-mini Russell 2000 Futures (December 2026) (RTYZ6) has 63.9K contracts outstanding and 15.0K traded today, with ATM IV of 18.4%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for RTYZ6 options?
- The nearest expiration is 29 days out, followed by 36 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are RTYZ6 options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 19.40%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.