Buy To Open Sell To Close May 2026

It can decrease or leave open interest unchanged, depending on whether the buyer is also opening or closing a position.

You expect the underlying asset's price to fall (bearish). 2. Sell to Close (STC): Exiting the Trade buy to open sell to close

It typically increases open interest , as a new contract is often being created between you and a seller. Strategic Intent: It can decrease or leave open interest unchanged,