Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (APT) 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.
Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (APT) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Construction industry, with a market capitalization near $53.6M, listed on AMEX, employing roughly 130 people, carrying a beta of 0.87 to the broader market. Established in 1983 and based in Markham, Canada, Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. Led by Lloyd Hoffman, public since 1999-02-16.
Snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $5.67
- Total OI
- 15.0K
- Total Volume
- 37
- Front Expiration
- 31 days
- Second Expiration
- 38 days
- ATM IV
- 137.7%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 73.62%
As of Jun 30, 2026, Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (APT) has 15.0K open contracts and 37 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 31 days out, followed by 38 days. ATM implied volatility is 137.7%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 73.62%: 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 APT options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. 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 137.7% 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.
How to read the APT chain depth
The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. 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. APT front expiration sits at 31 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The contango term-structure slope of 0.355 means longer-dated tenors price in proportionally more IV.
APT 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 APT chain is 73.62% - 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 APT 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. APT's current 39.48% 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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APT listed expirations
Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for APT 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 2 | 105.4% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 10 | 217.1% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 17 | 465.5% |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 24 | 132.2% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 31 | 138.4% |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 38 | 173.9% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 52 | 72.4% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 143 | 68.6% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 234 | 68.4% |
Frequently asked APT options chain questions
- What does the APT options chain show right now?
- As of Jun 30, 2026, Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (APT) has 15.0K contracts outstanding and 37 traded today, with ATM IV of 137.7%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for APT options?
- The nearest expiration is 31 days out, followed by 38 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are APT options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 73.62%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.