A display that lists all the option contracts available for a particular underlying security, organized by strike price and expiration date.
An option chain is a comprehensive table detailing all available call and put options for a specific underlying asset. It typically includes strike prices, expiration dates, bid and ask prices, volume, and open interest for each option contract. This tool is essential for options traders to analyze available strategies, assess implied volatility, and understand market sentiment regarding potential future price movements of the underlying security.