F5 Networks Stock Options Expiring on 15th of August

FFIV Stock  USD 297.60  2.52  0.84%   
F5 Networks' latest option contracts expiring on August 15th 2025 are carrying combined implied volatility of 0.69 with a put-to-call open interest ratio of 0.7 over 60 outstanding agreements suggesting investors are buying slightly more calls than puts on contracts expiring on August 15th 2025. The total put volume is at 7.0, with calls trading at the volume of 8.0. This yields a 0.88 put-to-call volume ratio.

Open Interest Against August 15th 2025 Option Contracts

F5 Networks option prices can potentially be used to forecast stock returns because most option chains provide information not only about the current prices but also about the future conditions in F5 Networks' lending market. For example, when F5 Networks' puts are not actively trading or completely missing in the marketplace, investors can use it to internalize expected shorting costs. So if an investor is writing a put option on F5 Networks, he or she must hedge the risk by shorting F5 Networks stock over its option's life.
The chart above shows F5 Networks' distribution of open interest by maturity on contracts that have not yet been settled. The area between the two highest points is the projection of the price at expiration. F5 Networks' open interest chart also provides vital information regarding the liquidity of an option. If there is no open interest for F5 Networks' option, there is no secondary market available for investors to trade.

F5 Networks Maximum Pain Price Across 2025-08-15 Option Contracts

Max pain occurs when F5 Networks' market makers reach a net positive position across all F5 Networks' options at a strike price where option holders stand to lose the most money. By contrast, F5 Networks' option sellers may reap the most after selling more options than buying, causing them to expire worthless.

F5 Networks In The Money Call Balance

When F5 Networks' strike price is surpassing the current stock price, the option contract against F5 Networks stock is said to be in the money. When it comes to buying F5 Networks' options that are 'In the Money' or 'Out of the Money', the choice depends on your outlook for the underlying security, financial situation, and what you are trying to achieve.
While 'out-of-the-money' option contracts written on F5 Networks are typically viewed as the more aggressive, there are potential upsides to purchasing these types of options contracts. For one, the cost to buy an 'Out of the Money' option is lower than the cost to buy an 'In the Money' option. This cost-benefit is due to the fact that at the time of the purchase, 'Out of the Money' contracts have no intrinsic value. So, while the potential for a 100% loss is more significant, the cost and risk to enter the trade are lower.

FFIV Current Options Market Mood

F5 Networks' open interest and total value indicators provide investors with the necessary information to digest the overall options buildup for its expiring contracts. In addition, it helps FFIV Stock's traders understand whether a recent fall or rise in the market is unreasonable and if the time has come to take contrarian positions. These ratios are calculated based on options trading volumes and current open interest.

Put-to-Call Open Interest

Put-to-Call Volume

Unfortunately, most F5 Networks' options investors are not very successful. F5 Networks' option open interest and volume spread between outstanding puts and calls are regarded by many investors as reliable indicators of the overall future market direction.

Rule 16 of the current FFIV contract

Base on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that F5 Networks will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 0.0431% per day over the life of the 2025-08-15 option contract. With F5 Networks trading at USD 297.6, that is roughly USD 0.13. If you think that the market is fully incorporating F5 Networks' daily price movement you should consider buying F5 Networks options at the current volatility level of 0.69%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.

F5 Networks Option Chain

When F5 Networks' strike price is surpassing the current stock price, the option contract against F5 Networks stock is said to be in the money. When it comes to buying options that are ITM or OTM, the choice depends on your outlook for the underlying security, financial situation, and what you are trying to achieve.
F5 Networks' option chain is a display of a range of information that helps investors for ways to trade options on FFIV. In general, an option chain provides a helpful tool for investors to see all available option contracts, both puts, and calls, for FFIV. It also shows strike prices and maturity days for a F5 Networks against a given expiration period. The table below combines all the option information in the form of a chain but before you use it, remember that it entails significant risk and it is not for everyone.
Open IntStrike PriceCurrent SpreadLast Price
Call
FFIV250815C0043000025430.00.05 - 0.40.25Out
Call
FFIV250815C004200008420.00.1 - 1.20.5Out
Call
FFIV250815C004100001410.00.0 - 2.452.45Out
Call
FFIV250815C004000001400.00.0 - 2.452.45Out
Call
FFIV250815C003900002390.00.0 - 2.452.45Out
Call
FFIV250815C003800000380.00.0 - 2.52.5Out
Call
FFIV250815C003700002370.00.0 - 2.60.3Out
Call
FFIV250815C0036000089360.00.0 - 2.752.75Out
Call
FFIV250815C0035000065350.00.4 - 2.351.45Out
Call
FFIV250815C0034000036340.00.95 - 2.651.35Out
Call
FFIV250815C003300007330.02.15 - 4.22.78Out
Call
FFIV250815C0032000062320.04.0 - 6.75.22Out
Call
FFIV250815C0031000060310.07.1 - 10.29.24Out
Call
FFIV250815C0030000049300.011.5 - 14.514.2Out
Call
FFIV250815C0029000022290.017.2 - 20.317.72In
Call
FFIV250815C0028000019280.024.2 - 26.625.8In
Call
FFIV250815C0027000018270.031.7 - 35.434.95In
Call
FFIV250815C0026000016260.040.7 - 44.335.58In
Call
FFIV250815C0025000011250.050.0 - 53.750.0In
Call
FFIV250815C0024000015240.059.8 - 63.447.0In
Call
FFIV250815C0023000012230.069.6 - 73.269.6In
Call
FFIV250815C0022000010220.079.3 - 83.078.6In
Call
FFIV250815C002100001210.089.0 - 93.089.0In
Call
FFIV250815C002000001200.098.8 - 102.898.8In
 Put
FFIV250815P004300000430.0127.9 - 131.9127.9In
 Put
FFIV250815P004200000420.0117.9 - 121.9117.9In
 Put
FFIV250815P004100000410.0107.9 - 111.9107.9In
 Put
FFIV250815P004000000400.098.0 - 101.998.0In
 Put
FFIV250815P003900000390.087.9 - 91.987.9In
 Put
FFIV250815P003800000380.078.1 - 81.778.1In
 Put
FFIV250815P003700000370.068.0 - 71.668.0In
 Put
FFIV250815P003600000360.058.1 - 61.858.1In
 Put
FFIV250815P003500000350.048.8 - 51.848.8In
 Put
FFIV250815P003400000340.039.4 - 42.639.4In
 Put
FFIV250815P0032000012320.022.2 - 25.522.2In
 Put
FFIV250815P003100006310.015.5 - 18.917.3In
 Put
FFIV250815P0030000025300.010.2 - 13.411.5Out
 Put
FFIV250815P0029000041290.06.2 - 9.17.57Out
 Put
FFIV250815P0028000065280.03.6 - 6.04.32Out
 Put
FFIV250815P0027000041270.01.75 - 3.82.4Out
 Put
FFIV250815P0026000034260.00.8 - 3.41.37Out
 Put
FFIV250815P0025000028250.00.35 - 1.11.51Out
 Put
FFIV250815P0024000018240.00.0 - 2.21.0Out
 Put
FFIV250815P0023000017230.00.0 - 2.450.8Out
 Put
FFIV250815P002200006220.00.0 - 2.22.2Out
 Put
FFIV250815P002100001210.00.0 - 2.32.3Out
 Put
FFIV250815P002000001200.00.0 - 2.252.25Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001950003195.00.0 - 2.252.25Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001900008190.00.0 - 2.22.2Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001850009185.00.0 - 2.22.2Out
 Put
FFIV250815P0018000010180.00.0 - 2.22.2Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001750008175.00.0 - 2.152.15Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001700006170.00.0 - 2.152.15Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001650008165.00.0 - 2.152.15Out
 Put
FFIV250815P0016000010160.00.0 - 2.152.15Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001550008155.00.0 - 2.152.15Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001500001150.00.0 - 2.152.15Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001450005145.00.0 - 2.152.15Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001400001140.00.0 - 2.152.15Out
 Put
FFIV250815P001300002130.00.0 - 2.152.15Out

F5 Networks Selling And Marketing Expenses Over Time

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FFIV Total Stockholder Equity

Total Stockholder Equity

3.78 Billion

At this time, F5 Networks' Total Stockholder Equity is fairly stable compared to the past year.

F5 Networks Corporate Management

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