CATY Option Overview
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) options traded 27 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 2, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 37.6%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $44.26, 32.9% below the $65.98 close.
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CATY Options FAQ
How actively are CATY options traded?
23 calls and 4 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 27 contracts in total. Open interest was 133 contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 3 contracts per day. The CATY option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is CATY implied volatility high right now?
Cathay General Bancorp IV rank is 8, so its 30-day implied volatility of 37.6% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 24.9% on Sep 3, 2026 to 177.4% on Jan 16, 2026. See the CATY implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the CATY put/call ratio?
The Cathay General Bancorp put/call volume ratio was 0.17 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.60. The CATY open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is CATY max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Cathay General Bancorp options about one week from expiration was $44.26, 32.9% below the $65.98 close. The CATY max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is CATY's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 46.8%, options price a move of about ±$4.27 (±6.5%) over the next week, a range of roughly $61.71 to $70.25 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The CATY expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.