Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) 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.
Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Insurance - Life industry, with a market capitalization near $6.51B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 9,783 people, carrying a beta of 1.19 to the broader market. Lincoln National Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates multiple insurance and retirement businesses in the United States. Led by Ellen R. Gail Cooper, public since 1980-03-17.
Snapshot as of May 14, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $34.44
- Total OI
- 74.3K
- Total Volume
- 371
- Front Expiration
- 35 days
- Second Expiration
- 64 days
- ATM IV
- 34.9%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 32.95%
As of May 14, 2026, Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) has 74.3K open contracts and 371 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 35 days out, followed by 64 days. ATM implied volatility is 34.9%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 32.95%: 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 LNC options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Lincoln National 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 34.9% 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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LNC most-active contracts
| Type | Strike | Expiration | Volume | OI | IV | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUT | $35.00 | Jun 18, 2026 | 19 | 3.0K | 34.6% | $1.60 | $1.80 |
Top 1 contracts from the ORATS-sourced nightly scan; ranked by volume within the broader S&P 500/400/600 + ETF universe.
Frequently asked LNC options chain questions
- What does the LNC options chain show right now?
- As of May 14, 2026, Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) has 74.3K contracts outstanding and 371 traded today, with ATM IV of 34.9%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for LNC options?
- The nearest expiration is 35 days out, followed by 64 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are LNC options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 32.95%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.