ASC Option Overview

Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) options traded 87 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well below the 20-day average of 205, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 74.0%, in the lower part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $20.15, 9.2% above the $18.45 close.

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ASC Options FAQ

How actively are ASC options traded?

37 calls and 50 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 87 contracts in total. Open interest was 4.76K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 196 contracts per day. The ASC option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is ASC implied volatility high right now?

Ardmore Shipping IV rank is 30, so its 30-day implied volatility of 74.0% is in the lower part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 26.1% on Dec 30, 2025 to 184.2% on Oct 16, 2026. See the ASC implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the ASC put/call ratio?

The Ardmore Shipping put/call volume ratio was 1.35 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.58. The ASC open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is ASC max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Ardmore Shipping options about one week from expiration was $20.15, 9.2% above the $18.45 close. The ASC max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is ASC's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 83.4%, options price a move of about ±$2.13 (±11.5%) over the next week, a range of roughly $16.32 to $20.58 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The ASC expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.