Previous close | 1.7300 |
Open | 1.7600 |
Bid | 15.85 |
Ask | 17.50 |
Strike | 360.00 |
Expiry date | 2024-01-19 |
Day's range | 1.7600 - 1.9600 |
Contract range | N/A |
Volume | |
Open interest | 974 |
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