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 Oct 12, 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 $120 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 39d | $7.30 | 39.9% | 73 | -0.52 | 1,723 | 131 | 59.3× avg |
| ARES $109 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.14 | 51.1% | 39 | -0.06 | 20 | 50 | 24.3× avg |
| ARES $108 put | Oct 23, 2026 | 11d | $0.55 | 43.8% | 49 | -0.11 | 5 | 46 | 38.6× avg |
| ARES $130 call | Mar 19, 2027 | 158d | $7.60 | 39.8% | 42 | 0.40 | 57 | 30 | 27.6× avg |
| ARES $120 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 67d | $7.45 | 42.0% | 8 | 0.50 | 67 | 30 | 12.6× avg |
| ARES $127 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.15 | 44.6% | 3 | 0.06 | 21 | 22 | 19.4× avg |
| ARES $200 call | Jan 21, 2028 | 466d | $3.13 | 38.3% | 10 | 0.15 | 58 | 20 | 100.2× avg |
| ARES $100 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 67d | $2.30 | 45.3% | 76 | -0.17 | 260 | 20 | 2.2× avg |
| ARES $135 call | Oct 30, 2026 | 18d | $0.60 | 49.0% | 13 | 0.12 | 4 | 15 | 43.0× avg |
| ARES $104 put | Oct 23, 2026 | 11d | $0.20 | 48.9% | 67 | -0.06 | 0 | 15 | 3.5× avg |
| ARES $130 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 67d | $3.59 | 39.8% | 1 | 0.31 | 99 | 14 | 5.9× avg |
| ARES $135 call | Nov 27, 2026 | 46d | $1.60 | 41.2% | 6 | 0.20 | 0 | 14 | 5.9× avg |
| ARES $150 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 39d | $0.35 | 43.2% | 7 | 0.05 | 220 | 14 | 43.4× avg |
| ARES $114 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.81 | 46.2% | 35 | -0.22 | 105 | 13 | 6.3× avg |
| ARES $120 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.85 | 42.7% | 2 | 0.37 | 126 | 13 | 11.5× avg |
| ARES $120 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 39d | $5.25 | 42.7% | 11 | 0.48 | 236 | 13 | 5.4× avg |
| ARES $118 call | Oct 23, 2026 | 11d | $3.00 | 38.7% | 1 | 0.52 | 0 | 12 | 26.3× avg |
| ARES $117 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $2.55 | 43.9% | 41 | 0.59 | 30 | 12 | 5.3× avg |
| ARES $112 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.41 | 51.5% | 39 | -0.15 | 10 | 11 | 5.3× avg |
| ARES $100 put | Oct 30, 2026 | 18d | $0.46 | 53.7% | 92 | -0.07 | 4 | 11 | 1.8× avg |
| ARES $112 put | Oct 23, 2026 | 11d | $1.35 | 45.1% | 50 | -0.24 | 10 | 10 | 8.4× avg |
| ARES $111 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.35 | 45.8% | 35 | -0.09 | 14 | 10 | 4.9× avg |
| ARES $130 call | Sep 17, 2027 | 340d | $13.41 | 40.7% | 52 | 0.46 | 0 | 10 | 9.2× avg |
| ARES $140 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 95d | $2.70 | 40.0% | 44 | 0.23 | 275 | 9 | 8.3× avg |
| ARES $65 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 95d | $0.25 | 56.5% | 32 | -0.01 | 166 | 9 | 5.5× 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 ARES contract today is the $120 put expiring in 39 days, with 131 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (14 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 $120 put expiring Nov 20, 2026, with 131 contracts traded as of Oct 12, 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.
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