What does the CATY options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has 580 contracts outstanding and 7 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 CATY 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 CATY options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 53.54%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) 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.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry, with a market capitalization near $3.74B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 1,266 people, carrying a beta of 0.86 to the broader market. Cathay General Bancorp operates as the holding company for Cathay Bank that offers various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in the United States. Led by Chang Ming Liu, public since 1990-12-14.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $55.68
Total OI: 580
Total Volume: 7
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 38.7%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 53.54%

As of May 15, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has 580 open contracts and 7 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 38.7%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 53.54%: 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 CATY options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on Cathay General Bancorp 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 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.

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Frequently asked CATY options chain questions

What does the CATY options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has 580 contracts outstanding and 7 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 CATY 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 CATY options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 53.54%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.