Chemed Corporation (CHE) 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.
Chemed Corporation (CHE) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Medical - Care Facilities industry, with a market capitalization near $5.63B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 15,695 people, carrying a beta of 0.54 to the broader market. Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers primarily in the United States. Led by Kevin J. McNamara, public since 1973-05-03.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $434.70
- Total OI
- 3.4K
- Total Volume
- 4
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 23.9%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 55.29%
As of May 15, 2026, Chemed Corporation (CHE) has 3.4K open contracts and 4 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 23.9%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 55.29%: 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 CHE options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Chemed 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 23.9% 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 CHE options chain questions
- What does the CHE options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Chemed Corporation (CHE) has 3.4K contracts outstanding and 4 traded today, with ATM IV of 23.9%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for CHE 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 CHE options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 55.29%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.