CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES Ltd (CNQ) Most Active Options

The 25 most actively traded CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES Ltd (CNQ) 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.

Last close
$50.77
52-week range
$29.91 – $51.39
ATM IV (30d)
27.8%
IV rank
26 / 100
Low
Expected move
±$3.70 (±7.3%)
Put/call OI
0.25
Call-heavy
Max pain
$40
↓ 21.2% below close

Most Active CNQ Contracts

ContractExpirationDTELastIV IV rank (30d)DeltaOpen interestVolumevs 30d avg
CNQ $57.5 call Dec 18, 2026 116d $1.12 0.0% 0 1.00 1 815 20.6× avg
CNQ $50 call Jan 15, 2027 144d $4.00 5 7,747 106 2.3× avg
CNQ $50 put Sep 18, 2026 25d $1.41 62 765 106 33.6× avg
CNQ $51 call Sep 18, 2026 25d $1.25 27.8% 49 0.48 97 8.1× avg
CNQ $57.5 call Jan 21, 2028 515d $4.93 3 209 90 2.8× avg
CNQ $51 put Aug 28, 2026 4d $0.85 4 83
CNQ $52.5 call Jan 15, 2027 144d $3.00 5 452 81 2.5× avg
CNQ $55 call Sep 18, 2026 25d $0.28 7 3,108 70 10.0× avg
CNQ $57.5 call Oct 16, 2026 53d $0.40 0.0% 0 1.00 2 67 1.7× avg
CNQ $57.5 put Oct 16, 2026 53d $7.40 34.5% 74 -0.81 0 67 32.1× avg
CNQ $45.5 put Sep 18, 2026 25d $0.21 31.5% 9 -0.09 66 22.9× avg
CNQ $50 put Dec 18, 2026 116d $3.10 5 1 63 84.0× avg
CNQ $55 put Sep 18, 2026 25d $4.75 41 150 59 6.0× avg
CNQ $57.5 put Dec 18, 2026 116d $8.10 32.2% 17 -0.73 51 50 18.9× avg
CNQ $51 put Sep 18, 2026 25d $1.65 31.9% 87 -0.51 33 12.9× avg
CNQ $45 put Sep 18, 2026 25d $0.15 9 1,587 32 11.3× avg
CNQ $51 call Aug 28, 2026 4d $0.53 0.0% 0 1.00 95 30 0.3× avg
CNQ $50 call Oct 16, 2026 53d $2.50 53 113 26 1.0× avg
CNQ $50 call Dec 18, 2026 116d $3.80 6 1,541 26 0.6× avg
CNQ $40 call Jan 21, 2028 515d $13.20 67 276 21 2.6× avg
CNQ $42.5 put Sep 18, 2026 25d $0.10 15 511 20 7.0× avg
CNQ $50 call Sep 18, 2026 25d $1.79 59 16,706 20 0.9× avg
CNQ $45 call Dec 18, 2026 116d $6.80 41 374 20 2.5× avg
CNQ $45 put Jan 15, 2027 144d $1.50 0.0% 0 1.00 1,094 20 1.6× avg
CNQ $55 call Dec 18, 2026 116d $1.80 3 429 19 0.6× 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 CNQ contract today is the $57.5 call expiring in 116 days, with 815 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (14 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. One of these contracts is running well ahead of the usual daily volume.

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CNQ Options FAQ

Which CNQ option contract is most active today?

The most traded CNQ contract is the $57.5 call expiring Dec 18, 2026, with 815 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.

How does OptiView rank the most active CNQ options?

The table lists the 25 CNQ 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.