What does the MSCI options chain show right now?

As of May 15, 2026, MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has 5.7K contracts outstanding and 479 traded today, with ATM IV of 28.8%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.

What expirations are available for MSCI 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 MSCI options bid/ask spreads?

Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 46.02%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) 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.

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Financial - Data & Stock Exchanges industry, with a market capitalization near $41.56B, listed on NYSE, employing roughly 6,184 people, carrying a beta of 1.24 to the broader market. MSCI Inc. Led by Henry A. Fernandez, public since 2007-11-15.

Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.

Spot Price: $562.77
Total OI: 5.7K
Total Volume: 479
Front Expiration: 34 days
Second Expiration: 63 days
ATM IV: 28.8%
Avg Bid/Ask Spread: 46.02%

As of May 15, 2026, MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has 5.7K open contracts and 479 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 28.8%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 46.02%: 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 MSCI options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection

Strategy selection on MSCI 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 28.8% 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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Frequently asked MSCI options chain questions

What does the MSCI options chain show right now?: As of May 15, 2026, MSCI Inc. (MSCI) has 5.7K contracts outstanding and 479 traded today, with ATM IV of 28.8%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
What expirations are available for MSCI 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 MSCI options bid/ask spreads?: Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 46.02%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.