Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) 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.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Copper industry, with a market capitalization near $96.55B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 28,500 people, carrying a beta of 1.32 to the broader market. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Led by Kathleen Lynne Quirk, public since 1995-07-10.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $63.17
- Total OI
- 1.4M
- Total Volume
- 59.8K
- Front Expiration
- 28 days
- Second Expiration
- 34 days
- ATM IV
- 51.2%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 17.42%
As of May 15, 2026, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) has 1.4M open contracts and 59.8K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 28 days out, followed by 34 days. ATM implied volatility is 51.2%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 17.42%: 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 FCX options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Freeport-McMoRan Inc. 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 51.2% 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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FCX most-active contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $65.00 | May 29, 2026 | 1.9K | 115 | 50.9% | $3.30 | $3.55 |
Top 1 contracts from the ORATS-sourced nightly scan; ranked by volume within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.
Frequently asked FCX options chain questions
- What does the FCX options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) has 1.4M contracts outstanding and 59.8K traded today, with ATM IV of 51.2%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for FCX 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 FCX options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 17.42%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.