CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded CATERPILLAR INC (CAT) 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 CAT Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT $810 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $13.27 | 44.2% | 47 | -0.47 | 161 | 565 | 17.8× avg |
| CAT $815 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $16.10 | 43.9% | 47 | -0.52 | 87 | 522 | 16.5× avg |
| CAT $725 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.14 | 47.0% | 20 | -0.01 | 72 | 441 | 3.8× avg |
| CAT $510 put | Sep 11, 2026 | 18d | $0.07 | 81.4% | 13 | -0.00 | 70 | 313 | 10.5× avg |
| CAT $800 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $9.23 | 43.4% | 30 | -0.36 | 326 | 307 | 1.9× avg |
| CAT $525 put | Sep 25, 2026 | 32d | $0.02 | 81.7% | 19 | -0.03 | 10 | 290 | 14.2× avg |
| CAT $840 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $4.51 | 42.0% | 20 | 0.23 | 642 | 274 | 1.4× avg |
| CAT $700 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.14 | 55.7% | 34 | -0.00 | 257 | 232 | 2.0× avg |
| CAT $1,220 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $0.54 | 44.9% | 7 | 0.01 | 30 | 222 | 11.9× avg |
| CAT $790 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $5.87 | 42.5% | 28 | -0.26 | 996 | 206 | 1.3× avg |
| CAT $920 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $46.90 | 40.8% | 80 | 0.38 | 781 | 204 | 34.0× avg |
| CAT $535 put | Sep 25, 2026 | 32d | $0.02 | 70.7% | 14 | -0.02 | 0 | 201 | 9.8× avg |
| CAT $515 put | Sep 25, 2026 | 32d | $0.02 | 63.7% | 11 | -0.01 | 196 | 186 | 9.1× avg |
| CAT $750 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $19.50 | 37.8% | 18 | -0.26 | 936 | 177 | 7.6× avg |
| CAT $750 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.59 | 43.5% | 14 | -0.04 | 211 | 170 | 1.4× avg |
| CAT $740 put | Sep 11, 2026 | 18d | $4.44 | 37.7% | 17 | -0.12 | 23 | 164 | 6.7× avg |
| CAT $880 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.60 | 42.5% | 17 | 0.04 | 155 | 162 | 1.8× avg |
| CAT $175 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.02 | 225.1% | 78 | -0.00 | 2,902 | 157 | 5.3× avg |
| CAT $340 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.02 | 147.5% | 43 | -0.01 | 1,129 | 144 | 4.8× avg |
| CAT $450 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.09 | 76.1% | 11 | -0.00 | 577 | 136 | 4.6× avg |
| CAT $870 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $24.80 | 37.6% | 13 | 0.35 | 248 | 136 | 6.7× avg |
| CAT $900 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.20 | 45.4% | 22 | 0.02 | 684 | 136 | 1.5× avg |
| CAT $855 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $15.89 | 36.7% | 10 | 0.32 | — | 136 | 8.2× avg |
| CAT $470 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $0.19 | 67.8% | 12 | -0.01 | 55 | 132 | 6.4× avg |
| CAT $830 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $7.10 | 40.8% | 18 | 0.31 | 301 | 131 | 0.7× 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 CAT contract today is the $810 put expiring in 4 days, with 565 contracts traded. Puts dominate the most-active list (17 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. 2 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.
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CAT Options FAQ
Which CAT option contract is most active today?
The most traded CAT contract is the $810 put expiring Aug 28, 2026, with 565 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active CAT options?
The table lists the 25 CAT 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.