CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) Options Volume

1,117 CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORP (CIM) option contracts changed hands in the latest session, at a put/call volume ratio of 0.03. This page tracks how actively CIM options trade — contracts and dollars — and flags individual contracts running far above their own 30-day average volume.

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

Last close
$11.65
52-week range
$11.54 – $14.74
ATM IV (30d)
25.4%
IV rank
8 / 100
Low
Expected move
±$0.86 (±7.3%)
Put/call OI
0.81
Max pain
$12
↑ 3.0% above close
Next earnings
Nov 3, 2026

Options Volume & Premium Flow

Total options volume1,117
Call volume1,081
Put volume36
Put/call volume ratio0.03
Listed contracts136
Call premium traded$32.98K
Put premium traded$1.58K
Premium put/call ratio0.05
Open interest rank (31 day)10 / 100

CIM Options Volume Trend

0746.61.5K2.2K3KFeb '26May '26Aug '26

CIM total options volume per session, past year.

0.0033.0066.0099.00132.00Feb '26May '26Aug '26

CIM put/call volume ratio, past year.

CIM Unusual Options Activity

Contracts trading at least 3× their own 30-day average volume (minimum 500 contracts):

ContractExpirationLastIV Open interestVolumevs 30d avg
CIM $12 call Dec 18, 2026 $0.26 121 836 37.7× avg

With a put/call volume ratio of 0.03, today's trading is tilted toward calls. Measured in dollars rather than contracts, $32.98K of call premium and $1.58K of put premium changed hands — the larger premium flow is on the call side. One contract is trading at least three times their own 30-day average volume — activity worth a closer look.

Explore the payoff profile of option on CIM for free

Build multi-leg CIM strategies, visualize payoffs, and scan the full US options universe with OptiView.

CIM Options FAQ

How many CIM options traded today?

1,117 CIM option contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026 — 1,081 calls and 36 puts.

Is there unusual options activity in CIM today?

Yes — one contract is trading at least three times its 30-day average volume as of Aug 24, 2026. OptiView flags a contract as unusual when today's volume runs at 3× its own average with at least 500 contracts traded.

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.