Options Questions Answered
Exact-answer pages for developers, traders, and researchers who need clear options data answers before opening an API endpoint.
Guides
30
Focused answer guides for options data workflows.
Format
Direct answer
Each guide starts with the practical answer, then shows context and next steps.
Coverage
Expiration + data
Expiration rules, OCC symbols, quotes, trades, snapshots, and provider fit.
Topic group
Expiration And OPEX
When Is OPEX This Month?
Answer the next OPEX date after May 2026, nearby weekly expirations, quarterly cycle rules, and API lookup workflow.
May OpEx 2026 Was Friday, May 15
May OpEx 2026 was Friday, May 15. See the historical monthly expiration date, nearby weekly cycles, and the next June 18 OpEx.
When Is June OPEX 2026?
June 2026 OpEx date, Juneteenth holiday adjustment, quarterly cycle context, and listed-expiration API workflow.
What Is Monthly OPEX?
Monthly OpEx explained for options calendars, third-Friday expirations, holidays, weeklies, and quarterlies.
Is Every Friday an Options Expiration Date?
Explain why many Fridays have weekly options but not every ticker has every Friday expiration listed.
What Happens When Options Expiration Falls on a Holiday?
Holiday-adjusted option expiration explained with June 2026, prior-business-day handling, and API checks.
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Ticker-Specific Expiration Questions
SPY January 9 2026 Options Expiration
SPY January 9 2026 options expiration explained as a weekly date, with the January monthly cycle, table, and API lookup workflow.
SPY May 22 2026 Weekly Options Expiration
SPY May 22, 2026 weekly options expiration in context, with the May 15 monthly cycle, May 29 weekly date, and June 18 next OpEx.
SPX May 2026 Options Expiration Dates
Historical SPX May 2026 standard monthly and SPXW weekly expiration context, settlement caveats, and the current June OpEx handoff.
Does AAPL Have Options Expiring February 11, 2026?
AAPL February 11 2026 expiration lookup guidance, monthly cycle context, and API discovery workflow.
NVDA May 2026 Options Expiration Dates
Historical NVDA May 2026 weekly and monthly expiration dates, plus the current June 18 OpEx context and API workflow.
When Are QQQ Weekly Options Expiration Dates in April 2026?
QQQ April 2026 weekly options expiration dates, Good Friday adjustment, and monthly cycle context.
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Index And VIX
Did SPXW Options Expire on November 17, 2025?
SPXW November 17 2025 expiration explained with weekday SPXW listings and settlement caveats.
Was November 17, 2025 an SPX Options Expiration Date?
SPX November 17 2025 expiration context, SPXW distinction, and standard monthly November 2025 date.
Why Do VIX Options Expire Before SPX Options?
Why VIX options expire before SPX options: the 30-day SPX relationship, Wednesday settlement rule, last trading day, and 2026 examples.
When Is April VIX Expiration 2026?
April 2026 VIX options expiration date, last trading day, and link to the full 2026 VIX calendar.
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OCC Symbols And Parsing
What Is the OCC Option Symbol Format?
OCC option symbol format explained with root, expiration, call or put flag, and strike parsing.
Why Do OCC Option Symbols Have Spaces?
Explain OCC option symbol root padding, compact symbols, fixed-width display, and parser handling.
How Do You Decode a GLDM OCC Option Symbol?
Decode GLDM OCC option symbols with root padding, expiration, call or put flag, and strike examples.
Is OCC the Same as OSI?
OCC versus OSI terminology explained for practical option symbol parsing and API workflows.
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API And Data Model Questions
What Is an Option Contract Snapshot?
Option contract snapshot explained with latest quote, trade, Greeks, implied volatility, open interest, and day stats.
What Is the Difference Between Options Quotes and Trades?
Options quotes versus trades explained for bid ask data, executed prints, scanners, and backtesting.
Should I Use Options Aggregates or Quotes for Backtesting?
Options aggregates versus quotes for backtesting, bars, fills, execution realism, and data selection.
Why Is Last Price Bad for Options Backtesting?
Why last price can distort options backtests and why bid ask quotes improve fill realism.
What Is Open Interest in Options Data?
Open interest in options data explained for liquidity filters, volume comparison, and expiration analysis.
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Competitor And Migration Q&A
ThetaData `/v2/snapshot/stock/quote` Endpoint
ThetaData /v2/snapshot/stock/quote explained for latest bid/ask intent, stock quote snapshots, and how to map the workflow to CuteMarkets.
What Is the ThetaData `/snapshot/stock/trade` Endpoint?
ThetaData /snapshot/stock/trade endpoint explained with latest trade intent, last-sale caveats, options trades, and quote-aware workflows.
Is Polygon.io Now Massive?
Polygon.io to Massive rebrand explained for developers: current docs, SDK checks, pricing implications, options API migration, and alternatives.
Is CuteMarkets a Brokerage API?
Clarify that CuteMarkets provides market data and paper trading, not live brokerage custody or real order routing.
Does CuteMarkets Provide ETF Holdings Data?
Clarify ETF holdings versus ETF options data and direct users to SPY, QQQ, IWM, and TLT options API pages.
Related pages
Learn Options From Zero
Start with calls, puts, premium, chains, Greeks, IV, and risk before API details.
Options data API
Explore the main CuteMarkets options API surface.
Expiration data workflow
Use listed-expiration validation before requesting chains or contracts.
Expiration calendar
Open the interactive expiration calendar.
OCC decoder
Decode OCC and OSI option symbols interactively.