CME GROUP INC. (CME) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded CME GROUP INC. (CME) 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 CME Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CME $290 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.35 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 175 | 322 | 7.9× avg |
| CME $300 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $8.50 | — | 2 | — | 346 | 272 | 369.2× avg |
| CME $260 put | Mar 19, 2027 | 207d | $15.00 | — | 39 | — | 250 | 150 | 226.6× avg |
| CME $280 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $18.30 | — | 3 | — | 436 | 105 | 142.5× avg |
| CME $330 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $4.00 | 25.3% | 72 | 0.17 | 169 | 101 | 64.1× avg |
| CME $290 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $12.40 | — | 3 | — | 359 | 101 | 137.1× avg |
| CME $262.5 put | Sep 11, 2026 | 18d | $1.33 | 27.5% | 5 | -0.15 | — | 89 | 18.0× avg |
| CME $265 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.30 | — | 23 | — | 892 | 78 | 3.2× avg |
| CME $255 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.30 | 28.8% | 6 | -0.11 | — | 76 | 15.4× avg |
| CME $310 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $6.16 | — | 2 | — | 169 | 76 | 103.1× avg |
| CME $300 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $3.40 | — | 5 | — | 182 | 75 | 50.6× avg |
| CME $260 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $9.90 | 26.2% | 5 | -0.30 | 444 | 73 | 11.3× avg |
| CME $340 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.50 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 267 | 65 | 8.3× avg |
| CME $340 call | Jun 17, 2027 | 297d | $7.50 | 26.2% | 74 | 0.24 | 22 | 62 | 39.4× avg |
| CME $250 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $2.22 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 705 | 54 | 3.6× avg |
| CME $265 put | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $0.90 | 28.4% | 6 | -0.14 | 27 | 54 | 26.7× avg |
| CME $270 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $10.35 | — | 34 | — | 102 | 52 | 78.6× avg |
| CME $260 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $7.00 | — | 35 | — | 17 | 52 | 78.6× avg |
| CME $285 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $1.05 | 27.0% | 55 | 0.24 | 98 | 50 | 1.2× avg |
| CME $250 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $7.00 | — | 35 | — | 258 | 45 | 68.0× avg |
| CME $260 put | Sep 11, 2026 | 18d | $1.00 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 8 | 42 | 8.5× avg |
| CME $270 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $3.70 | — | 4 | — | 573 | 42 | 12.3× avg |
| CME $280 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $10.07 | 25.2% | 62 | 0.51 | 299 | 39 | 8.5× avg |
| CME $265 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $13.00 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 77 | 37 | 13.9× avg |
| CME $257.5 put | Sep 11, 2026 | 18d | $0.73 | 28.7% | 6 | -0.10 | — | 37 | 7.5× 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 CME contract today is the $290 call expiring in 4 days, with 322 contracts traded. Puts dominate the most-active list (13 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates.
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CME Options FAQ
Which CME option contract is most active today?
The most traded CME contract is the $290 call expiring Aug 28, 2026, with 322 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active CME options?
The table lists the 25 CME 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.