Previous close | 1,283.24 |
Open | 1,281.70 |
Bid | 1,288.85 |
Ask | 1,306.00 |
Strike | 1,240.00 |
Expiry date | 2023-09-15 |
Day's range | 1,281.70 - 1,283.24 |
Contract range | N/A |
Volume | |
Open interest | 3 |
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