XLU ETF Options Chain and Prices
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XLU Option Calls
10/23/26 (w)XLU Option Puts
XLU Option Calls 10/23/26 (w)
| Strike | Last Price | % Change | Volume | OI | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.0 | $4.98 | +1.43% | 2 | 59 | 10/21, 03:28 PM |
| 37.5 | $4.55 | -5.21% | 2 | 2 | 10/21, 03:28 PM |
| 38.0 | $4.10 | +5.67% | 3 | 4 | 10/21, 02:20 PM |
| 38.5 | $3.38 | +6.62% | 2 | 4 | 10/20, 04:11 PM |
| 39.0 | $2.96 | -5.13% | 1 | 1,124 | 10/20, 04:23 PM |
| 39.5 | $2.44 | +21.39% | 4 | 40 | 10/20, 07:12 PM |
| 40.0 | $2.24 | +3.70% | 20 | 404 | 10/22, 01:55 PM |
| 40.5 | $1.76 | +6.02% | 1 | 6,166 | 10/22, 02:18 PM |
| 41.0 | $1.15 | +12.75% | 26 | 677 | 10/21, 06:09 PM |
| 41.5 | $0.92 | +29.58% | 4 | 5,819 | 10/22, 02:32 PM |
| 42.0 | $0.44 | +69.23% | 153 | 9,816 | 10/22, 02:34 PM |
| 42.5 | $0.16 | +77.78% | 73 | 6,558 | 10/22, 02:25 PM |
| 43.0 | $0.03 | +200.00% | 41 | 12,268 | 10/22, 02:35 PM |
| 43.5 | $0.01 | -50.00% | 1 | 772 | 10/22, 01:47 PM |
| 44.0 | $0.01 | 0.00% | 58 | 3,737 | 10/21, 04:24 PM |
| 44.5 | $0.01 | -80.00% | 16 | 114 | 10/21, 03:37 PM |
| 45.0 | $0.01 | -50.00% | 1 | 292 | 10/21, 03:37 PM |
| 45.5 | $0.01 | -83.33% | 7 | 14 | 10/06, 08:11 PM |
| 46.0 | $0.03 | -25.00% | 4 | 22 | 10/08, 03:25 PM |
| 46.5 | $0.23 | +109.09% | 10 | 15 | 10/09, 02:48 PM |
| 47.0 | $0.01 | -90.91% | 10 | 8 | 10/06, 07:34 PM |
XLU Option Puts 10/23/26 (w)
| Strike | Last Price | % Change | Volume | OI | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.0 | $0.02 | +100.00% | 1 | 156 | 10/21, 01:53 PM |
| 37.5 | $0.02 | -60.00% | 1 | 285 | 10/21, 01:53 PM |
| 38.0 | $0.01 | -66.67% | 3 | 871 | 10/21, 02:20 PM |
| 38.5 | $0.01 | -50.00% | 1 | 88 | 10/20, 04:23 PM |
| 39.0 | $0.01 | -75.00% | 2 | 5,042 | 10/20, 07:10 PM |
| 39.5 | $0.01 | -75.00% | 8 | 1,369 | 10/19, 05:22 PM |
| 40.0 | $0.01 | -50.00% | 11 | 2,083 | 10/21, 01:51 PM |
| 40.5 | $0.01 | -50.00% | 7 | 2,697 | 10/21, 05:56 PM |
| 41.0 | $0.01 | 0.00% | 5 | 3,301 | 10/22, 02:28 PM |
| 41.5 | $0.02 | -60.00% | 15 | 1,617 | 10/22, 01:32 PM |
| 42.0 | $0.06 | -57.14% | 5 | 462 | 10/22, 02:28 PM |
| 42.5 | $0.25 | -44.44% | 2 | 48 | 10/22, 02:28 PM |
| 43.0 | $1.57 | +76.40% | 4 | 34 | 10/19, 06:35 PM |
| 43.5 | $1.45 | -28.57% | 1 | 1 | 10/21, 07:26 PM |
| 44.0 | $4.78 | +59.33% | 1 | 1 | 09/25, 05:22 PM |
| 44.5 | $2.95 | -11.94% | 1 | 10 | 10/19, 06:07 PM |
| 45.0 | $3.32 | -10.03% | 56 | 0 | 10/14, 07:55 PM |
| 45.5 | ― | ― | ― | ― | ― |
| 46.0 | $5.53 | 0.00% | 1 | 0 | 09/21, 04:44 PM |
| 46.5 | $4.45 | -8.25% | 2 | 0 | 10/21, 05:02 PM |
| 47.0 | $4.90 | -7.89% | 2 | 0 | 10/21, 05:02 PM |
XLU Options Summary
Expiring Oct 23, 2026 · As of Oct 22, 2026, 10:35 AM ET
- Put/Call Ratio (Volume)
- 0.35
- Put/Call Ratio (Open Interest)
- 0.38
- ATM Implied Volatility
- 25.8%
- Expected Move by Oct 23, 2026
- ±$0.50 (±1.19%)
- Max Pain
- $40.50
Top 5 Strikes by Open Interest
| Strike | Call OI | Put OI | Total OI |
|---|---|---|---|
| $43.00 | 12,268 | 34 | 12,302 |
| $42.00 | 9,816 | 462 | 10,278 |
| $40.50 | 6,166 | 2,697 | 8,863 |
| $41.50 | 5,819 | 1,617 | 7,436 |
| $42.50 | 6,558 | 48 | 6,606 |
FAQ
What is the put/call ratio for XLU options?
XLU options expiring Oct 23, 2026 show a put/call volume ratio of 0.35 (161 puts vs. 455 calls traded) and a put/call open interest ratio of 0.38 (18,087 puts vs. 47,961 calls open) as of Oct 22, 2026, 10:35 AM ET. A ratio above 1 means more puts than calls, which often reflects hedging or a bearish tilt.
What is the implied volatility of XLU options?
The at-the-money implied volatility of XLU options expiring Oct 23, 2026 is 25.8%, derived from the prices of the $42.00 strike call and put as of Oct 22, 2026, 10:35 AM ET.
What is the expected move for XLU by Oct 23, 2026?
The options market prices an expected move of ±$0.50 (±1.19%) for XLU by the Oct 23, 2026 expiration. This is the price of the at-the-money straddle at the $42.00 strike.
What is the max pain price for XLU options?
The max pain strike for XLU options expiring Oct 23, 2026 is $40.50. At that price, the open XLU calls and puts would pay their holders the least at expiration.
Which XLU option strikes have the most open interest?
For the Oct 23, 2026 expiration, the XLU strikes with the most open interest are $43.00 (12,302 contracts), $42.00 (10,278 contracts), $40.50 (8,863 contracts), $41.50 (7,436 contracts), $42.50 (6,606 contracts).
Options chain for Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU).