Zinc Option Chain
Last updated: ·MCX·Lot size: 5 MT·Cash settled
Track the live Zinc option chain on INDmoney - call and put prices across every strike, with open interest and volume, updated through the trading session. Use it to gauge market sentiment, spot support and resistance, and place your Zinc options trades from one screen.
₹420.05
+2.65 (▲0.63%)
Open
418.35
Prev close
417.40
Day high
422.05
Day low
418.35
Put-Call Ratio (PCR)
Total Call OI
Total Put OI
₹1.50
-0.23 (▲13.29%)
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-4.16 (▲29.80%)
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-1.89 (▲42.86%)
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-0.83 (▲23.78%)
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+0.41 (▲2.45%)
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-0.71 (▲5.18%)
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+0.85 (▲18.68%)
₹10.39
-1.01 (▲8.86%)
₹11.00
+0.44 (▲4.17%)
₹9.96
+1.77 (▲21.61%)
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+1.43 (▲30.69%)
₹2.58
-1.29 (▲33.33%)
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FAQs
What is the Zinc option chain?
The Zinc option chain is a live table of all Call (CE) and Put (PE) contracts on MCX Zinc across strikes and expiries, showing LTP, open interest, IV, volume, PCR and Greeks.
What do Call (CE) and Put (PE) mean in Zinc options?
A Call (CE) gives the right to buy Zinc at the strike price; a Put (PE) gives the right to sell. Option buyers pay a premium; sellers receive it and take on the obligation.
What is the lot size of Zinc options?
MCX Zinc options carry the same lot size as Zinc futures (5 MT), because each option is written on one Zinc futures contract.
Are MCX Zinc options European or American style?
MCX commodity options are European-style - they can be exercised only at expiry, not before. You can still square off the position any time in the market.
Do Zinc options devolve into futures at expiry?
Yes. MCX Zinc options are options on futures. In-the-money options that are not squared off devolve into a Zinc futures position at the strike price on expiry.
What do OI and IV mean in the Zinc option chain?
Open Interest (OI) is the number of outstanding contracts at a strike; Implied Volatility (IV) is the expected volatility priced into the option. Together they flag support/resistance and rich vs cheap options.
What is PCR in Zinc options?
Put-Call Ratio (PCR) = total Put OI / total Call OI. A high PCR is read as bullish and a low PCR as bearish; extreme readings can signal a reversal.
What are the trading hours for Zinc options?
MCX Zinc options trade Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to about 11:30 PM IST - the same session as Zinc futures - and are closed on MCX holidays.
What margin is needed to trade Zinc options?
Buying a Zinc option needs only the premium. Selling (writing) needs SPAN + exposure margin similar to futures. Live margins are shown on the Zinc option chain page.
How do I read the Zinc option chain?
Calls are on the left, Puts on the right, strikes down the middle. The ATM strike is nearest the spot; the highest Call OI marks resistance and the highest Put OI marks support.
What is the difference between ATM, ITM and OTM strikes?
For a Call, strikes below spot are ITM, at spot ATM and above spot OTM (reverse for Puts). ITM options have intrinsic value; OTM options are entirely time value.
How do I trade Zinc options on INDmoney?
Log in to INDmoney, activate MCX commodities, add margin, open the Zinc option chain, pick a strike and expiry, and buy or sell the Call or Put.