AES CORP (AES) Options Volume

3,226 AES CORP (AES) option contracts changed hands in the latest session, at a put/call volume ratio of 1.38. This page tracks how actively AES options trade — contracts and dollars — and flags individual contracts running far above their own 30-day average volume.

Data as of Aug 25, 2026, 3:50 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close
$14.73
52-week range
$12.51 – $17.27
IV rank
28 / 100
Low
Put/call OI
1.15
Max pain
$15
↑ 1.9% above close
Next earnings
Nov 2, 2026

Options Volume & Premium Flow

Total options volume3,226
Call volume1,358
Put volume1,868
Put/call volume ratio1.38
Listed contracts272
Call premium traded$25.28K
Put premium traded$55.78K
Premium put/call ratio2.21
Open interest rank (31 day)10 / 100

AES Options Volume Trend

021.5K42.9K64.4K85.9KFeb '26May '26Aug '26

AES total options volume per session, past year.

0.002.725.448.1610.88Feb '26May '26Aug '26

AES put/call volume ratio, past year.

AES Unusual Options Activity

Contracts trading at least 3× their own 30-day average volume (minimum 500 contracts):

ContractExpirationLastIV Open interestVolumevs 30d avg
AES $15 put Oct 16, 2026 $0.32 4.9% 605 1,223 4.2× avg

With a put/call volume ratio of 1.38, today's trading is tilted toward puts. Measured in dollars rather than contracts, $25.28K of call premium and $55.78K of put premium changed hands — the larger premium flow is on the put side. One contract is trading at least three times their own 30-day average volume — activity worth a closer look.

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AES Options FAQ

How many AES options traded today?

3,226 AES option contracts traded as of Aug 25, 2026 — 1,358 calls and 1,868 puts.

Is there unusual options activity in AES today?

Yes — one contract is trading at least three times its 30-day average volume as of Aug 25, 2026. OptiView flags a contract as unusual when today's volume runs at 3× its own average with at least 500 contracts traded.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.