VXX241213C00043000 Option on iPath Series B

VXX Etf  USD 49.29  3.46  7.55%   
IPath Series' latest option contracts expiring on May 16th 2025 are carrying combined implied volatility of 0.88 with a put-to-call open interest ratio of 1.17 over 58 outstanding agreements suggesting investors are buying more puts than calls on contracts expiring on May 16th 2025. The total put volume is at 620, with calls trading at the volume of 441. This yields a 1.41 put-to-call volume ratio.

Open Interest Against May 16th 2025 Option Contracts

IPath Series option prices can potentially be used to forecast stock returns because most option chains provide information not only about the current prices but also about the future conditions in IPath Series' lending market. For example, when IPath Series' puts are not actively trading or completely missing in the marketplace, investors can use it to internalize expected shorting costs. So if an investor is writing a put option on IPath Series, he or she must hedge the risk by shorting IPath Series stock over its option's life.
The chart above shows IPath Series' distribution of open interest by maturity on contracts that have not yet been settled. The area between the two highest points is the projection of the price at expiration. IPath Series' open interest chart also provides vital information regarding the liquidity of an option. If there is no open interest for IPath Series' option, there is no secondary market available for investors to trade.

IPath Series Maximum Pain Price Across 2025-05-16 Option Contracts

Max pain occurs when IPath Series' market makers reach a net positive position across all IPath Series' options at a strike price where option holders stand to lose the most money. By contrast, IPath Series' option sellers may reap the most after selling more options than buying, causing them to expire worthless.

In The Money vs. Out of Money Option Contracts on IPath Series

Analyzing IPath Series' in-the-money options over time can help investors to take a profitable long position in IPath Series regardless of its overall volatility. This is especially true when IPath Series' options are deep in the money. These options can be identified using deltas that are over 0.75. Deep in-the-money IPath Series' options could be used as guardians of the underlying stock as they move almost dollar for dollar with IPath Series' stock while costing only a fraction of its price.

iPath Series B In The Money Call Balance

When IPath Series' strike price is surpassing the current stock price, the option contract against iPath Series B stock is said to be in the money. When it comes to buying IPath Series' options that are 'In the Money' or 'Out of the Money', the choice depends on your outlook for the underlying security, financial situation, and what you are trying to achieve.
While 'out-of-the-money' option contracts written on iPath Series B are typically viewed as the more aggressive, there are potential upsides to purchasing these types of options contracts. For one, the cost to buy an 'Out of the Money' option is lower than the cost to buy an 'In the Money' option. This cost-benefit is due to the fact that at the time of the purchase, 'Out of the Money' contracts have no intrinsic value. So, while the potential for a 100% loss is more significant, the cost and risk to enter the trade are lower.

IPath Current Options Market Mood

IPath Series' open interest and total value indicators provide investors with the necessary information to digest the overall options buildup for its expiring contracts. In addition, it helps IPath Etf's traders understand whether a recent fall or rise in the market is unreasonable and if the time has come to take contrarian positions. These ratios are calculated based on options trading volumes and current open interest.

Put-to-Call Open Interest

Put-to-Call Volume

Most options investors, including buyers and sellers of IPath Series' calls and puts, are not very successful. It is estimated that an average options trader loses somewhere between 80% to 90% of the time. IPath Series' option open interest and volume spread between outstanding puts and calls are regarded by many investors as reliable indicators of the overall future market direction.

Rule 16 of the current IPath contract

Base on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that iPath Series B will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 0.055% per day over the life of the 2025-05-16 option contract. With IPath Series trading at USD 49.29, that is roughly USD 0.0271. If you think that the market is fully incorporating IPath Series' daily price movement you should consider buying iPath Series B options at the current volatility level of 0.88%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.
  
Purchasing IPath Series options can give investors a meaningful hedge against losses and, therefore, could be used conservatively to decrease the volatility of your portfolio. However, many options could also amount to little more than gambling, significantly enhancing your overall portfolio risk. One simple example of these aggressive strategies is the sale of "uncovered" IPath calls. Remember, the seller must deliver iPath Series B stock to the call owner when a call is exercised.

IPath Series Option Chain

When IPath Series' strike price is surpassing the current stock price, the option contract against iPath Series B stock is said to be in the money. When it comes to buying options that are ITM or OTM, the choice depends on your outlook for the underlying security, financial situation, and what you are trying to achieve.
IPath Series' option chain is a display of a range of information that helps investors for ways to trade options on IPath. In general, an option chain provides a helpful tool for investors to see all available option contracts, both puts, and calls, for IPath. It also shows strike prices and maturity days for a IPath Series against a given expiration period. The table below combines all the option information in the form of a chain but before you use it, remember that it entails significant risk and it is not for everyone.
Open IntStrike PriceCurrent SpreadLast Price
Call
VXX250516C00034000934.010.3 - 14.712.55In
Call
VXX250516C000380001338.07.55 - 12.010.71In
Call
VXX250516C00039000939.07.0 - 11.410.1In
Call
VXX250516C000400002340.06.45 - 9.259.9In
Call
VXX250516C00041000341.06.0 - 10.357.64In
Call
VXX250516C000420002342.05.7 - 9.958.35In
Call
VXX250516C000430001643.05.3 - 9.88.88In
Call
VXX250516C000440002944.05.0 - 9.258.74In
Call
VXX250516C000450009145.06.0 - 7.458.4In
Call
VXX250516C000460001646.04.4 - 8.77.58Out
Call
VXX250516C0004700021047.04.05 - 7.056.66Out
Call
VXX250516C000480009748.03.9 - 8.26.7Out
Call
VXX250516C000490001549.03.8 - 8.056.8Out
Call
VXX250516C0005000034650.03.45 - 7.87.0Out
Call
VXX250516C0005100021151.03.2 - 7.555.5Out
Call
VXX250516C000520007852.03.1 - 7.65.49Out
Call
VXX250516C000530009053.02.92 - 7.36.26Out
Call
VXX250516C00054000054.02.75 - 7.26.07Out
Call
VXX250516C000550004755.02.59 - 6.455.15Out
Call
VXX250516C000600008960.01.78 - 4.84.5Out
Call
VXX250516C000650004665.01.39 - 4.73.54Out
Call
VXX250516C0007000010970.02.8 - 5.253.98Out
Call
VXX250516C0007500010775.00.59 - 5.03.33Out
Call
VXX250516C0008000010380.00.52 - 3.353.0Out
Call
VXX250516C00085000585.00.23 - 2.862.7Out
Call
VXX250516C00090000590.00.49 - 4.42.64Out
 Put
VXX250516P000280001728.00.0 - 2.240.12Out
 Put
VXX250516P00030000530.00.0 - 0.30.15Out
 Put
VXX250516P0003100014931.00.03 - 2.330.21Out
 Put
VXX250516P0003200050932.00.01 - 1.410.32Out
 Put
VXX250516P00033000833.00.0 - 2.640.67Out
 Put
VXX250516P00034000634.00.3 - 2.790.7Out
 Put
VXX250516P000350004435.00.0 - 2.470.83Out
 Put
VXX250516P0003600048436.00.34 - 3.31.07Out
 Put
VXX250516P000370008637.00.0 - 1.731.5Out
 Put
VXX250516P000380005038.00.0 - 2.01.85Out
 Put
VXX250516P000390008339.00.17 - 4.452.21Out
 Put
VXX250516P0004000018340.00.51 - 3.252.75Out
 Put
VXX250516P000410001341.01.22 - 5.63.35Out
 Put
VXX250516P0004200012542.01.79 - 6.253.95Out
 Put
VXX250516P000430006343.02.31 - 6.84.23Out
 Put
VXX250516P000440003944.02.97 - 7.455.2Out
 Put
VXX250516P000450008945.04.95 - 7.05.48Out
 Put
VXX250516P000460002346.05.55 - 8.956.15Out
 Put
VXX250516P000470002247.05.2 - 9.657.4In
 Put
VXX250516P000480003248.06.9 - 10.47.71In
 Put
VXX250516P000490002149.06.65 - 11.058.2In
 Put
VXX250516P000520004052.09.0 - 13.510.8In
 Put
VXX250516P00053000053.09.9 - 14.259.9In
 Put
VXX250516P00054000154.010.75 - 15.0512.75In
 Put
VXX250516P00055000055.011.65 - 15.911.65In
 Put
VXX250516P00060000560.015.85 - 20.2517.35In
 Put
VXX250516P00065000265.020.3 - 24.624.4In
 Put
VXX250516P00070000070.024.8 - 29.1524.8In
 Put
VXX250516P00075000075.029.35 - 33.8529.35In
 Put
VXX250516P00080000280.034.15 - 38.538.43In
 Put
VXX250516P00085000085.038.95 - 43.338.95In
 Put
VXX250516P00090000090.043.65 - 48.143.65In

When determining whether iPath Series B offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of IPath Series' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Ipath Series B Etf. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Ipath Series B Etf:
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The market value of iPath Series B is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of IPath that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of IPath Series' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is IPath Series' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because IPath Series' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect IPath Series' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between IPath Series' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if IPath Series is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, IPath Series' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.