Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) 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.
Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Precious Metals industry, with a market capitalization near $2.67B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 36 people, carrying a beta of 0.66 to the broader market. Perpetua Resources Corp. Led by Jonathan Cherry, public since 2021-02-18.
Snapshot as of Jun 29, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $20.60
- Total OI
- 50.6K
- Total Volume
- 555
- Front Expiration
- 18 days
- Second Expiration
- 53 days
- ATM IV
- 75.8%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 23.20%
As of Jun 29, 2026, Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) has 50.6K open contracts and 555 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 18 days out, followed by 53 days. ATM implied volatility is 75.8%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 23.20%: 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 PPTA options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on Perpetua Resources Corp. 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 75.8% 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 PPTA chain depth
The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for Perpetua Resources Corp. 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. PPTA front expiration sits at 18 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The contango term-structure slope of 0.028 means longer-dated tenors price in proportionally more IV.
PPTA 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 PPTA chain is 23.20% - 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 PPTA 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. PPTA's current 21.73% 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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PPTA listed expirations
Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for PPTA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | 18 | 75.8% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 53 | 78.6% |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 81 | 77.4% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 144 | 78.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 172 | 77.9% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 200 | 75.4% |
| Jan 21, 2028 | 571 | 73.0% |
Frequently asked PPTA options chain questions
- What does the PPTA options chain show right now?
- As of Jun 29, 2026, Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) has 50.6K contracts outstanding and 555 traded today, with ATM IV of 75.8%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for PPTA options?
- The nearest expiration is 18 days out, followed by 53 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are PPTA options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 23.20%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.