Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) 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.

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical - Devices industry, with a market capitalization near $63.97B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 59,000 people, carrying a beta of 0.58 to the broader market. Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) operates as a global leader in medical technology, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative medical devices tailored for a diverse array of interventional medical specialties across the globe. Led by Michael F. Mahoney, public since 1992-05-19.

Snapshot as of Jul 15, 2026.

Spot Price

$43.14

Total OI

864.1K

Total Volume

14.4K

Front Expiration

30 days

Second Expiration

37 days

ATM IV

55.0%

Avg Bid/Ask Spread

8.76%

As of Jul 15, 2026, Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) has 864.1K open contracts and 14.4K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 30 days out, followed by 37 days. ATM implied volatility is 55.0%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 8.76%: 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 BSX options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Boston Scientific 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 55.0% 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 BSX chain depth

The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for Boston Scientific Corporation 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. BSX front expiration sits at 30 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The backwardated slope of -0.027 means near-dated IV is pricing acute event risk.

BSX 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 BSX chain is 8.76% - 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 BSX 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. BSX's current 15.77% 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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BSX listed expirations

Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for BSX 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.

BSX most-active contracts

Top 2 contracts from the institutional-grade nightly options scan; ranked by volume within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.

Frequently asked BSX options chain questions

What does the BSX options chain show right now?

As of Jul 15, 2026, Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) has 864.1K contracts outstanding and 14.4K traded today, with ATM IV of 55.0%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

What expirations are available for BSX options?

The nearest expiration is 30 days out, followed by 37 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.

How tight are BSX options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 8.76%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.