Ouster, Inc. (OUST) 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.
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Hardware, Equipment & Parts industry, with a market capitalization near $2.82B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 292 people, carrying a beta of 3.06 to the broader market. Ouster, Inc. Led by Charles Angus Pacala, public since 2020-10-09.
Snapshot as of May 28, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $42.30
- Total OI
- 92.5K
- Total Volume
- 11.9K
- Front Expiration
- 29 days
- Second Expiration
- 35 days
- ATM IV
- 124.4%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 27.05%
As of May 28, 2026, Ouster, Inc. (OUST) has 92.5K open contracts and 11.9K contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 29 days out, followed by 35 days. ATM implied volatility is 124.4%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 27.05%: 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 OUST options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Ouster, 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 124.4% 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.
How to read the OUST chain depth
The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for Ouster, Inc. options with its days-to-expiration count and ATM implied volatility. Front-month expirations carry the most volume, the highest gamma, and the tightest bid-ask spreads; longer-dated tenors carry less liquidity but more vega exposure. OUST front expiration sits at 29 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The backwardated slope of -0.025 means near-dated IV is pricing acute event risk.
OUST chain mechanics and execution
Options are listed at standardized strike intervals (typically $1 for sub-$25 underlyings, $2.50-$5 for mid-cap, $10-$50 for large-cap), and the deltas of each listed strike are determined by where IV lies relative to the strike's moneyness. Average bid/ask spread on the OUST chain is 27.05% - a measure of liquidity. Tighter spreads on liquid strikes mean lower transaction costs; wider spreads on long-dated or far-OTM strikes mean execution drag can dominate the math. The chain table on the SPA side shows the full per-strike, per-expiration grid; this SSR page summarizes the listed expirations and the front-month context to anchor the structural read.
Using the OUST chain to build structures
Strategy selection starts with the chain: directional theses use single-leg calls or puts, range-bound theses use credit spreads or iron condors, vol theses use straddles or strangles, calendar theses use diagonal spreads. OUST's current 35.67% expected move anchors wing placement - structures with wings at the implied band collect the modal-outcome premium under lognormal assumptions. Cross-reference with the gamma-exposure profile to understand where dealer hedging will reinforce or fight your position, and with the volatility-skew chart to confirm the strikes you're trading sit at the IV levels your strategy assumes.
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OUST listed expirations
Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for OUST options. Each row is one listed expiration with its days-to-expiration count and ATM IV pulled from the same term-structure feed that powers the SPA's expiration filter. Front-month expirations carry the highest gamma, the tightest bid-ask spreads, and the most volume; longer-dated tenors carry less liquidity but more vega.
| Expiration | DTE | ATM IV |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | 1 | 155.9% |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 8 | 133.8% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 15 | 127.7% |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 21 | 130.5% |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 29 | 124.9% |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 35 | 122.4% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 43 | 122.3% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 50 | 122.7% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 85 | 129.2% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 176 | 123.9% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 232 | 119.5% |
| Jan 21, 2028 | 603 | 112.8% |
Frequently asked OUST options chain questions
- What does the OUST options chain show right now?
- As of May 28, 2026, Ouster, Inc. (OUST) has 92.5K contracts outstanding and 11.9K traded today, with ATM IV of 124.4%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for OUST options?
- The nearest expiration is 29 days out, followed by 35 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are OUST options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 27.05%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.