ARES CAPITAL CORP (ARCC) Options Statistics & Positioning

ARES CAPITAL CORP (ARCC) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 14.6%, an IV rank of 5 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$0.37 (±2.0%) move in ARCC for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $19 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.54. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$18.55

52-week range

$17.45 – $21.05

ATM IV (30d)

14.6%

IV rank

5 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$0.37 (±2.0%)

Put/call OI

1.54

Put-heavy

Max pain

$19

↑ 2.5% above close

Next earnings

Oct 26, 2026

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Most Active ARCC Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
ARCC $18 put	Jan 15, 2027	98d	$0.65	24.4%	352
ARCC $18 call	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$0.88	16.8%	301
ARCC $16 put	Dec 18, 2026	70d	$0.10	29.0%	292
ARCC $13 put	Jan 21, 2028	469d	$0.45	38.9%	172
ARCC $13 put	Aug 20, 2027	315d	$0.25	31.4%	100

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ARCC Implied Volatility

14.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 5 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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ARCC Open Interest

1.54 put/call OI ratio

53,115 calls and 81,678 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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ARCC Max Pain

$19 max pain

2.5% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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ARCC Gamma Exposure

$15.81M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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ARCC Options Volume

1,809 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 1.89 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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ARCC Most Active Options

$18 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

ARCC's next expected earnings date is Oct 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$0.37 (±2.0%) move for the front expiration.

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ARCC Options FAQ

When is ARCC's next earnings date?

ARCC's next expected earnings date is Oct 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$0.37 (±2.0%) move for the front expiration.

How often is ARCC options data on this page updated?

All ARCC statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see ARCC max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated ARCC pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

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.