Antero Resources Corporation (AR) 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.
Antero Resources Corporation (AR) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production industry, with a market capitalization near $11.38B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 616 people, carrying a beta of 0.36 to the broader market. Antero Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, acquires, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil properties in the United States. Led by Michael N. Kennedy, public since 2013-10-10.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $38.23
- Total OI
- 308.3K
- Total Volume
- 5.0K
- Front Expiration
- 28 days
- Second Expiration
- 34 days
- ATM IV
- 38.7%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 26.23%
As of May 15, 2026, Antero Resources Corporation (AR) has 308.3K open contracts and 5.0K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. ATM implied volatility is 38.7%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 26.23%: 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 AR options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Antero Resources Corporation 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 38.7% 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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AR most-active contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $33.00 | Jun 18, 2026 | 5 | 49.8K | 42.8% | $0.25 | $0.40 |
| CALL | $39.00 | Jul 17, 2026 | 1.2K | 202 | 39.5% | $2.20 | $2.40 |
| PUT | $33.00 | Jun 18, 2026 | 5 | 49.8K | 42.8% | $0.25 | $0.40 |
| PUT | $32.00 | Jun 26, 2026 | 8 | 24.0K | 42.5% | $0.15 | $0.30 |
| PUT | $32.00 | Jun 26, 2026 | 8 | 24.0K | 42.5% | $0.15 | $0.30 |
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Frequently asked AR options chain questions
- What does the AR options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Antero Resources Corporation (AR) has 308.3K contracts outstanding and 5.0K traded today, with ATM IV of 38.7%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for AR options?
- The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are AR options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 26.23%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.