Ares Management Corp (ARES) Options Statistics & Positioning

Ares Management Corp (ARES) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 37.1%, an IV rank of 13 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$13.61 (±9.7%) move in ARES for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $140 and the put/call open interest ratio is 3.07. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$140.20

52-week range

$96.19 – $184.76

ATM IV (30d)

37.1%

IV rank

13 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$13.61 (±9.7%)

Put/call OI

3.07

Put-heavy

Max pain

$140

↓ 0.1% below close

Next earnings

Nov 5, 2026

Most Active ARES Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
ARES $100 put	Jan 15, 2027	144d	$2.05	—	666
ARES $125 put	Jan 15, 2027	144d	$7.12	—	656
ARES $155 call	Nov 20, 2026	88d	$4.95	—	562
ARES $125 put	Nov 20, 2026	88d	$4.95	—	562
ARES $133 put	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$0.40	—	104

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ARES Implied Volatility

37.1% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 13 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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ARES Open Interest

3.07 put/call OI ratio

8,941 calls and 27,431 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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ARES Max Pain

$140 max pain

0.1% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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ARES Gamma Exposure

-$8.57M net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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ARES Options Volume

3,237 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 2.93 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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ARES Most Active Options

$125 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 Nov 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$13.61 (±9.7%) 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 Nov 5, 2026. Options currently price a ±$13.61 (±9.7%) 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.