Previous close | 50.20 |
Open | 50.20 |
Bid | 49.40 |
Ask | 50.30 |
Strike | 160.00 |
Expiry date | 2023-04-21 |
Day's range | 50.20 - 50.20 |
Contract range | N/A |
Volume | |
Open interest | N/A |
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