What does the AEP options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has 55.8K contracts outstanding and 4.6K traded today, with ATM IV of 21.6%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

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

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 33.64%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) 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.

American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Regulated Electric industry, with a market capitalization near $69.62B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 16,330 people, carrying a beta of 0.55 to the broader market. American Electric Power Company, Inc. Led by William J. Fehrman, public since 1962-01-02.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $125.48
Total OI: 55.8K
Total Volume: 4.6K
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 21.6%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 33.64%

As of May 15, 2026, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has 55.8K open contracts and 4.6K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 21.6%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 33.64%: 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 AEP options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on American Electric Power Company, Inc. 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 21.6% 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.

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Frequently asked AEP options chain questions

What does the AEP options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has 55.8K contracts outstanding and 4.6K traded today, with ATM IV of 21.6%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for AEP 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 AEP options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 33.64%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.