How to Read an Options Table
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 | Column 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Expiry Date | Strike Price | Type | Bid | Ask | Volume | Open Interest |
| ABC | 20xx-11-18 | 20 | C | 1.00 | 1.25 | 3 | 26 |
| DEF | 20xx-09-21 | 42 | C | 1.60 | 1.85 | 10 | 138 |
| ABC | 20xx-12-21 | 22 | P | 1.05 | 1.25 | 2 | 366 |
| XYZ | 20xx-03-07 | 65 | P | 2.50 | 2.75 | 2 | 11 |
| ABC | 20xx-06-22 | 24 | C | 4.05 | 4.30 | 12 | 83 |
| XYZ | 20xx-05-04 | 70 | C | 2.65 | 2.90 | 1 | 77 |
Column 1 : Symbol
- This column indicates the symbol of the underlying security.
Column 2 : Expiry Date
- This column shows the expiration date of the options contract.
Column 3 : Strike Price
- This is the price (per share) agreed for the purchase or sale of the underlying shares upon the exercise of the options contract.
Column 4 : Type
- This column specifies whether the options contract is a call (C) or a put (P).
Column 5 : Bid
- This indicates the highest price someone is willing to pay for the options contract.
Column 6 : Ask
- This indicates the lowest price at which someone is willing to sell the options contract.
Column 7 : Volume
- This column indicates the total number of options contracts that were traded during the day.
Column 8 : Open Interest
- Open interest represents open positions, that is, the number of options contracts that are still in effect and have not yet been exercised.