VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) 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.
VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry, with a market capitalization near $185.0M, listed on NASDAQ, carrying a beta of 0.00 to the broader market. An exchange-traded fund designed to give investors pure-play exposure to China's domestic semiconductor industry by tracking 25 of the largest and most liquid Chinese companies in the sector. Led by Jan van Eck, public since 2026-06-24.
Snapshot as of Jul 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $57.84
- Total OI
- 220
- Total Volume
- 0
- Front Expiration
- 37 days
- Second Expiration
- 93 days
- ATM IV
- 66.3%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 71.43%
As of Jul 15, 2026, VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) has 220 open contracts and 0 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 37 days out, followed by 93 days. ATM implied volatility is 66.3%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 71.43%: 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 SMHC options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on VanEck China Semiconductor ETF 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 66.3% 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.
How to read the SMHC chain depth
The listed-expirations table above shows every expiration available for VanEck China Semiconductor ETF 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. SMHC front expiration sits at 37 days - the typical hedging horizon for monthly options. The contango term-structure slope of 0.010 means longer-dated tenors price in proportionally more IV.
SMHC 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 SMHC chain is 71.43% - 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 SMHC 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. SMHC's current 19.01% 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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SMHC listed expirations
Per-expiration ATM implied volatility for SMHC 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 | 2 | 75.0% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 37 | 66.3% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 93 | 67.3% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 184 | 67.8% |
Frequently asked SMHC options chain questions
- What does the SMHC options chain show right now?
- As of Jul 15, 2026, VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) has 220 contracts outstanding and 0 traded today, with ATM IV of 66.3%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for SMHC options?
- The nearest expiration is 37 days out, followed by 93 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are SMHC options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 71.43%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.