SMH Stock Options Analysis
Dive deep into implied volatility, put/call ratios, and unusual activity.
$546.81
-9.53 (-1.71%)
Stock Price as of: May 18, 2026 00:00 ET
Options Data as of: May 15, 2026 04:00 ET
Cheap
IV Percentile (30D)
Options are cheap
Current IV: 33.8%
5.24
Put/Call Ratio (Volume)
Bearish sentiment (more puts traded)
2.82
Put/Call Ratio (Open Interest)
Bearish sentiment (more puts open)
Options Activity Overview
372,052
Total Volume (Today)
Unusually high (+340% vs avg)84,608
Avg Daily Volume (5d)
1,580,669
Total Open Interest
0.24
Volume/OI Ratio
NormalAverage Implied Volatility: 53.2%
Unusual Options Activity
| Type | Strike | Exp. Date | Volume | Open Int. | IV | Score | Mid Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put | $500 | 2026-05-22 | 137,416 | 2,925 | 64.5% | 82.5 | $2.22 |
| Put | $380 | 2026-05-22 | 62,706 | 265 | 111.6% | 81.6 | $0.13 |
| Put | $410 | 2026-05-22 | 4,105 | 195 | 103.9% | 80.2 | $0.21 |
| Put | $370 | 2026-05-22 | 3,847 | 473 | 116.9% | 70.1 | $0.08 |
| Put | $470 | 2026-05-29 | 3,237 | 336 | 61.6% | 59.9 | $2.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The current average implied volatility for SMH near-ATM options is 53.2%.
Based on recent data, options premiums are currently very cheap - IV is at its lowest point.
IV Percentile Guide:
• 80%+: High - consider selling premium (covered calls, credit spreads)
• 60-80%: Above average - selling strategies may be advantageous
• 40-60%: Average - balanced approach works
• 20-40%: Below average - buying options becomes more attractive
• Below 20%: Unusually low - favorable for buying calls or puts
IV Percentile Guide:
• 80%+: High - consider selling premium (covered calls, credit spreads)
• 60-80%: Above average - selling strategies may be advantageous
• 40-60%: Average - balanced approach works
• 20-40%: Below average - buying options becomes more attractive
• Below 20%: Unusually low - favorable for buying calls or puts
The Put/Call Ratio by volume for SMH is 5.24 and by open interest is 2.82.
A ratio above 1 indicates a prevalence of put options, often signaling more bearish sentiment or demand for downside protection. A ratio below 1 indicates more call options, suggesting bullish sentiment or demand for upside exposure.
A ratio above 1 indicates a prevalence of put options, often signaling more bearish sentiment or demand for downside protection. A ratio below 1 indicates more call options, suggesting bullish sentiment or demand for upside exposure.
This options data provides valuable insights into market sentiment and options pricing. High IV suggests selling premium, while low IV suggests buying premium. The Put/Call ratio can confirm overall market direction bias. Unusual activity might highlight institutional positioning. Always combine this with your own technical and fundamental analysis.
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