Options Expiration Calendar
See where big money expires this week — live from the US options market
Where the big money expires
Three symbols with the highest open interest before the next expiration
Upcoming Expirations
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October 2026
Understanding Expiration Types
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Understanding Expiration Types
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Monthly
3rd Friday of each month - The most important expiration for standard options on stocks and ETFs.
Weekly
Every Friday for SPY, QQQ, IWM - Shorter duration with higher gamma exposure.
VIX
~30 days before SPX expiry (usually Wed) - Special expiration structure for volatility options.
Quarterly
Last trading day of quarter - Important for index futures and institutional positions.
Quadruple Witching
Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec - Four derivative types expire simultaneously. Expect increased volatility.
Common Questions
1When exactly do options expire?
Monthly US options expire on the third Friday; expiring equity options trade until 4:00 PM ET (some large ETF options such as SPY until 4:15 PM), and exercise decisions are accepted until 5:30 PM ET. Our options expiration guide covers cut-offs, auto-exercise and pin risk.
2What does Max Pain mean?
Max Pain is the strike price where option holders would experience maximum loss. Price often gravitates toward this level at expiration.
3How to interpret Put/Call Ratio?
Ratio > 1 = more puts (bearish), < 0.7 = more calls (bullish). Neutral ratio is between 0.7-1.0.