IAU ETF Options Chain and Prices
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In the Money
IAU Option Calls
10/23/26 (w)IAU Option Puts
IAU Option Calls 10/23/26 (w)
| Strike | Last Price | % Change | Volume | OI | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.0 | $8.80 | -19.19% | 1 | 6 | 10/09, 02:38 PM |
| 71.0 | $6.56 | -0.76% | 8 | 0 | 10/20, 05:11 PM |
| 72.0 | $6.11 | +9.89% | 2 | 4 | 10/21, 04:25 PM |
| 72.5 | ― | ― | ― | ― | ― |
| 73.0 | ― | ― | ― | ― | ― |
| 74.0 | $8.64 | -0.69% | 8 | 0 | 09/17, 07:14 PM |
| 75.0 | $3.66 | +49.39% | 1 | 3 | 10/16, 03:43 PM |
| 76.0 | $1.35 | -44.67% | 10 | 7 | 10/21, 07:16 PM |
| 76.5 | $2.02 | +68.33% | 5 | 40 | 10/15, 07:29 PM |
| 77.0 | $0.80 | -15.79% | 3 | 12 | 10/21, 06:55 PM |
| 77.5 | $0.40 | -27.27% | 7 | 13 | 10/21, 07:15 PM |
| 78.0 | $0.25 | -43.18% | 16 | 308 | 10/21, 07:30 PM |
| 78.5 | $0.09 | -50.00% | 11 | 81 | 10/21, 07:20 PM |
| 79.0 | $0.10 | -37.50% | 15 | 80 | 10/21, 07:58 PM |
| 79.5 | $0.01 | -93.33% | 8 | 76 | 10/21, 07:47 PM |
| 80.0 | $0.06 | +20.00% | 7 | 373 | 10/21, 05:59 PM |
| 80.5 | $0.03 | +200.00% | 41 | 87 | 10/21, 05:38 PM |
| 81.0 | $0.01 | -66.67% | 1 | 132 | 10/21, 05:25 PM |
| 81.5 | $0.12 | +100.00% | 6 | 64 | 10/21, 07:58 PM |
| 82.0 | $0.05 | -28.57% | 2 | 64 | 10/21, 04:25 PM |
| 82.5 | $0.01 | -85.71% | 1 | 13 | 10/21, 03:23 PM |
IAU Option Puts 10/23/26 (w)
| Strike | Last Price | % Change | Volume | OI | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.0 | $0.10 | -47.37% | 6 | 7 | 10/20, 06:52 PM |
| 71.0 | $0.10 | -52.38% | 6 | 4 | 10/20, 06:52 PM |
| 72.0 | $0.35 | +191.67% | 1 | 3 | 10/21, 07:21 PM |
| 72.5 | $0.42 | +200.00% | 1 | 3 | 10/21, 07:21 PM |
| 73.0 | $0.20 | +300.00% | 4 | 4 | 10/20, 07:57 PM |
| 74.0 | $0.17 | +183.33% | 2 | 10 | 10/20, 07:57 PM |
| 75.0 | $0.03 | -50.00% | 2 | 54 | 10/21, 07:41 PM |
| 76.0 | $0.06 | -14.29% | 1 | 31 | 10/21, 07:41 PM |
| 76.5 | $0.13 | -13.33% | 5 | 22 | 10/21, 07:41 PM |
| 77.0 | $0.23 | -32.35% | 12 | 136 | 10/21, 07:51 PM |
| 77.5 | $0.40 | -20.00% | 12 | 122 | 10/21, 07:59 PM |
| 78.0 | $0.67 | -10.67% | 1 | 215 | 10/21, 01:30 PM |
| 78.5 | $1.00 | +9.89% | 2 | 94 | 10/21, 03:26 PM |
| 79.0 | $1.60 | +25.98% | 3 | 65 | 10/21, 06:56 PM |
| 79.5 | $1.96 | +22.50% | 1 | 12 | 10/20, 03:33 PM |
| 80.0 | $2.35 | -4.86% | 15 | 47 | 10/21, 06:48 PM |
| 80.5 | ― | ― | ― | ― | ― |
| 81.0 | $2.90 | -26.21% | 2 | 19 | 10/19, 02:36 PM |
| 81.5 | $3.35 | -9.46% | 1 | 5 | 10/19, 02:36 PM |
| 82.0 | $2.10 | +10.53% | 1 | 9 | 09/22, 02:11 PM |
| 82.5 | $4.60 | -1.29% | 1 | 3 | 10/05, 03:22 PM |
IAU Options Summary
Expiring Oct 23, 2026 · As of Oct 21, 2026, 3:59 PM ET
- Put/Call Ratio (Volume)
- 0.38
- Put/Call Ratio (Open Interest)
- 0.50
- ATM Implied Volatility
- 17.0%
- Expected Move by Oct 23, 2026
- ±$0.80 (±1.03%)
- Max Pain
- $78.00
Top 5 Strikes by Open Interest
| Strike | Call OI | Put OI | Total OI |
|---|---|---|---|
| $78.00 | 308 | 215 | 523 |
| $80.00 | 373 | 47 | 420 |
| $78.50 | 81 | 94 | 175 |
| $81.00 | 132 | 19 | 151 |
| $77.00 | 12 | 136 | 148 |
FAQ
What is the put/call ratio for IAU options?
IAU options expiring Oct 23, 2026 show a put/call volume ratio of 0.38 (119 puts vs. 316 calls traded) and a put/call open interest ratio of 0.50 (912 puts vs. 1,818 calls open) as of Oct 21, 2026, 3:59 PM ET. A ratio above 1 means more puts than calls, which often reflects hedging or a bearish tilt.
What is the implied volatility of IAU options?
The at-the-money implied volatility of IAU options expiring Oct 23, 2026 is 17.0%, derived from the prices of the $77.50 strike call and put as of Oct 21, 2026, 3:59 PM ET.
What is the expected move for IAU by Oct 23, 2026?
The options market prices an expected move of ±$0.80 (±1.03%) for IAU by the Oct 23, 2026 expiration. This is the price of the at-the-money straddle at the $77.50 strike.
What is the max pain price for IAU options?
The max pain strike for IAU options expiring Oct 23, 2026 is $78.00. At that price, the open IAU calls and puts would pay their holders the least at expiration.
Which IAU option strikes have the most open interest?
For the Oct 23, 2026 expiration, the IAU strikes with the most open interest are $78.00 (523 contracts), $80.00 (420 contracts), $78.50 (175 contracts), $81.00 (151 contracts), $77.00 (148 contracts).
Options chain for iShares Gold Trust (IAU).