ARES CAPITAL CORP (ARCC) Most Active Options

The 25 most actively traded ARES CAPITAL CORP (ARCC) option contracts at the latest daily snapshot, ranked by volume. Each row shows the contract's price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and how today's volume compares with its own 30-day average — click a contract to analyze it in the OptiView platform.

Data as of Oct 12, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close
$18.62
52-week range
$17.45 – $21.05
IV rank
10 / 100
Low
Put/call OI
1.54
Put-heavy
Max pain
$19
↑ 2.1% above close
Next earnings
Oct 26, 2026

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Most Active ARCC Contracts

ContractExpirationDTELastIV IV rank (30d)DeltaOpen interestVolumevs 30d avg
ARCC $15 put Feb 18, 2028 494d $0.80 24.1% 9 -0.24 1 250 6.2× avg
ARCC $19 call Nov 20, 2026 39d $0.26 19.8% 83 0.35 972 228 2.1× avg
ARCC $19 call Oct 16, 2026 4d $0.04 27.3% 100 0.24 1,091 170 1.3× avg
ARCC $19 call Dec 18, 2026 67d $0.40 20.5% 89 0.37 1,140 115 1.0× avg
ARCC $20 call Nov 20, 2026 39d $0.08 20.2% 45 0.13 1,589 110 2.2× avg
ARCC $13 put Feb 18, 2028 494d $0.45 49.8% 8 -0.19 0 100 8.4× avg
ARCC $20 call Mar 19, 2027 158d $0.35 19.3% 31 0.23 1,203 91 2.4× avg
ARCC $10 put Jan 15, 2027 95d $0.01 56.6% 10 -0.01 13,502 89 7.5× avg
ARCC $20 call Jan 15, 2027 95d $0.19 18.6% 27 0.19 10,122 65 1.7× avg
ARCC $19 call Mar 19, 2027 158d $0.62 19.7% 30 0.37 203 64 1.6× avg
ARCC $20 call Dec 18, 2026 67d $0.15 21.4% 54 0.19 6,775 54 1.1× avg
ARCC $13 put Jan 21, 2028 466d $0.45 27.7% 1 -0.13 602 50 4.2× avg
ARCC $18 put Nov 20, 2026 39d $0.21 17.0% 28 -0.30 628 36 0.9× avg
ARCC $25 call Jan 21, 2028 466d $0.10 23.1% 28 0.08 2,485 35 13.2× avg
ARCC $19 put Oct 16, 2026 4d $0.40 21.5% 0 -0.81 2,134 28 0.8× avg
ARCC $20 call Aug 20, 2027 312d $0.45 18.6% 27 0.24 42 28 0.7× avg
ARCC $19 put Nov 20, 2026 39d $0.65 13.1% 53 -0.72 1,002 26 0.8× avg
ARCC $18 put Mar 19, 2027 158d $0.95 22.3% 84 -0.43 930 20 0.3× avg
ARCC $18 call Nov 20, 2026 39d $0.90 24.9% 63 0.64 764 15 0.1× avg
ARCC $20 call Jan 21, 2028 466d $0.60 20.1% 34 0.25 2,097 12 0.3× avg
ARCC $17 put Nov 20, 2026 39d $0.07 22.1% 14 -0.11 39 11 0.4× avg
ARCC $19 call Jan 15, 2027 95d $0.46 16.0% 9 0.33 1,307 11 0.3× avg
ARCC $18 put Jan 15, 2027 95d $0.65 16.4% 37 -0.39 6,211 9 0.1× avg
ARCC $20 call Oct 16, 2026 4d $0.03 53.1% 55 0.10 2,245 8 2.7× avg
ARCC $22 call Aug 20, 2027 312d $0.17 19.2% 11 0.11 1 8 3.0× avg

Ranked by volume at the latest daily snapshot. "vs 30d avg" compares today's volume with the contract's own 30-day average.

The most active ARCC contract today is the $15 put expiring in 494 days, with 250 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (15 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates.

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ARCC Options FAQ

Which ARCC option contract is most active today?

The most traded ARCC contract is the $15 put expiring Feb 18, 2028, with 250 contracts traded as of Oct 12, 2026.

How does OptiView rank the most active ARCC options?

The table lists the 25 ARCC contracts with the highest volume at the latest daily snapshot, alongside price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and each contract's volume versus its own 30-day average.

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.