Ares Management Corp (ARES) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded Ares Management Corp (ARES) 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 Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active ARES Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARES $100 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $2.05 | — | — | — | 1,799 | 666 | — |
| ARES $125 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $7.12 | — | — | — | 778 | 656 | — |
| ARES $155 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $4.95 | — | — | — | 114 | 562 | — |
| ARES $125 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $4.95 | — | — | — | 15 | 562 | — |
| ARES $133 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.40 | — | — | — | 0 | 104 | — |
| ARES $131 put | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $0.90 | — | — | — | 0 | 100 | — |
| ARES $125 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.15 | — | — | — | 128 | 68 | — |
| ARES $150 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $2.00 | — | — | — | 377 | 51 | — |
| ARES $136 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.89 | — | — | — | 1 | 48 | — |
| ARES $145 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $9.33 | — | — | — | 229 | 30 | — |
| ARES $135 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $6.55 | — | — | — | 33 | 30 | — |
| ARES $140 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $5.50 | — | — | — | 71 | 25 | — |
| ARES $145 call | Sep 11, 2026 | 18d | $2.75 | — | — | — | 1 | 21 | — |
| ARES $115 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $1.20 | 42.2% | 55 | -0.10 | 0 | 17 | 44.0× avg |
| ARES $143 put | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $5.37 | — | — | — | 0 | 17 | — |
| ARES $144 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $5.07 | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | — |
| ARES $135 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.85 | — | — | — | 12 | 16 | — |
| ARES $140 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $3.07 | — | — | — | 49 | 14 | — |
| ARES $180 call | Jan 21, 2028 | 515d | $13.30 | — | — | — | 21 | 12 | — |
| ARES $170 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $2.57 | — | — | — | 163 | 10 | — |
| ARES $125 put | Jan 21, 2028 | 515d | $18.80 | — | — | — | 76 | 10 | — |
| ARES $150 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $11.65 | — | — | — | 30 | 10 | — |
| ARES $146 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.64 | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | — |
| ARES $145 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $8.33 | — | — | — | 86 | 10 | — |
| ARES $135 put | Jan 21, 2028 | 515d | $23.60 | — | — | — | 28 | 10 | — |
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 ARES contract today is the $100 put expiring in 144 days, with 666 contracts traded. Puts dominate the most-active list (16 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates.
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ARES Options FAQ
Which ARES option contract is most active today?
The most traded ARES contract is the $100 put expiring Jan 15, 2027, with 666 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active ARES options?
The table lists the 25 ARES 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.