As of , published from Oct 20, 2026, 09:52 ET. Source: delayed broker chain.
On the page at squawkflow.com/options-flow/2026-10-20/msft-puts-oct-21-2026-put-call-skew: the follow-up at the next settlement and at the Oct 21, 2026 expiry, each added once recorded; the evidence table and the rule that fired; and up to six other MSFT snapshots from Oct 20, 2026.
The median is MSFT's put/call volume ratio for contracts within a week over the last 8 sessions. 3,906 put and 2,017 call contracts by 09:37 ET on Oct 20, 2026. Tracked: up to 40 strikes around the money across 22 expirations.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Call volume (contracts) | 2,017 |
| Put volume (contracts) | 3,906 |
| Call open interest, prior settlement | 16,002 |
| Put open interest, prior settlement | 12,838 |
| Call premium, est. (USD) | $263K |
| Put premium, est. (USD) | $785K |
| Put/call volume ratio | 1.9x |
| Days to expiry | 1 |
Count of contracts whose single last trade sat near the ask or bid. Not the side of the session's volume. It is not used in the headline.
| Side of chain | Near ask | Near bid | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calls | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| Puts | 6 | 4 | 14 |
The median is MSFT's call/put volume ratio for contracts within a week over the last 8 sessions. 3,686 call and 1,417 put contracts by 13:38 ET on Oct 20, 2026. Tracked: up to 40 strikes around the money across 22 expirations.
The median is MSFT's call/put volume ratio for contracts 1 to 3 months out over the last 8 sessions. 3,096 call and 1,233 put contracts by 12:13 ET on Oct 20, 2026. Tracked: up to 40 strikes around the money across 22 expirations.
Within 3 weeks: 23,701 put and 18,317 call contracts. 1 to 3 months out: 1,654 put and 2,313 call contracts. By 09:57 ET on Oct 20, 2026. Tracked: up to 40 strikes around the money across 22 expirations.