INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP (IBM) 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 IBM Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM $280 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.30 | — | 1 | — | 3,113 | 2,311 | 36.6× avg |
| IBM $250 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.17 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 2,853 | 900 | 1.7× avg |
| IBM $240 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.98 | 39.5% | 49 | 0.19 | 1,136 | 828 | 0.7× avg |
| IBM $245 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.47 | — | 2 | — | 1,455 | 719 | 2.1× avg |
| IBM $235 call | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $4.00 | 34.7% | 11 | 0.40 | 159 | 498 | 1.7× avg |
| IBM $245 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $7.55 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 682 | 497 | 4.3× avg |
| IBM $260 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.10 | — | 3 | — | 3,285 | 434 | 2.4× avg |
| IBM $212.5 put | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $0.55 | 500.0% | 100 | 0.00 | 273 | 426 | 3.4× avg |
| IBM $275 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.36 | 37.5% | 39 | 0.04 | 660 | 420 | 11.1× avg |
| IBM $245 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $3.40 | — | 1 | — | 1,151 | 360 | 1.9× avg |
| IBM $255 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.08 | — | 7 | — | 842 | 359 | 1.2× avg |
| IBM $250 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $2.42 | 35.1% | 74 | 0.21 | 4,537 | 359 | 2.4× avg |
| IBM $250 call | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $0.83 | — | 4 | — | 642 | 339 | 1.8× avg |
| IBM $200 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.53 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 3,517 | 318 | 3.9× avg |
| IBM $230 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $2.99 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 684 | 305 | 0.8× avg |
| IBM $220 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.46 | 37.5% | 80 | -0.10 | 874 | 288 | 0.8× avg |
| IBM $195 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.36 | — | 4 | — | 1,724 | 280 | 5.9× avg |
| IBM $252.5 call | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $0.78 | — | 1 | — | 40 | 270 | 1.5× avg |
| IBM $217.5 put | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $1.00 | — | 13 | — | 40 | 269 | 2.6× avg |
| IBM $247.5 call | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $1.30 | — | 0 | — | 81 | 269 | 1.4× avg |
| IBM $225 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $1.25 | 36.8% | 79 | -0.24 | 1,013 | 261 | 0.7× avg |
| IBM $260 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.05 | — | 14 | — | 859 | 246 | 0.9× avg |
| IBM $235 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $2.09 | 38.3% | 43 | 0.35 | 786 | 246 | 0.2× avg |
| IBM $237.5 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $1.45 | 39.5% | 49 | 0.26 | 608 | 234 | 0.2× avg |
| IBM $210 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $24.63 | — | 56 | — | 672 | 226 | 8.3× 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 IBM contract today is the $280 call expiring in 25 days, with 2,311 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (18 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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IBM Options FAQ
Which IBM option contract is most active today?
The most traded IBM contract is the $280 call expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 2,311 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active IBM options?
The table lists the 25 IBM 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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