Ares Management Corp (ARES) Options Statistics & Positioning

Ares Management Corp (ARES) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 38.6%, an IV rank of 47 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$6.54 (±5.3%) move in ARES for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $125 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.12. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$122.38

52-week range

$96.60 – $192.71

ATM IV (30d)

38.6%

IV rank

47 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$6.54 (±5.3%)

Put/call OI

1.12

Max pain

$125

↑ 2.1% above close

Next earnings

Aug 5, 2026

Most Active ARES Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
ARES $110 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.30	53.2%	144
ARES $125 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$7.16	50.7%	30
ARES $121 put	Jul 24, 2026	14d	$3.70	45.8%	26
ARES $122 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$3.00	38.6%	26
ARES $135 call	Jan 15, 2027	189d	$10.70	46.5%	23

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ARES Implied Volatility

38.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 47 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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ARES Open Interest

1.12 put/call OI ratio

40,737 calls and 45,813 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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ARES Max Pain

$125 max pain

2.1% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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ARES Gamma Exposure

$133.57M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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ARES Options Volume

768 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 1.39 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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ARES Most Active Options

$110 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded ARES contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

ARES's next expected earnings date is Aug 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$6.54 (±5.3%) move for the front expiration.

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ARES Options FAQ

When is ARES's next earnings date?

ARES's next expected earnings date is Aug 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$6.54 (±5.3%) move for the front expiration.

How often is ARES options data on this page updated?

All ARES 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 ARES max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated ARES 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.