IWM Options Statistics & Positioning

IWM options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 16.1%, an IV rank of 4 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$12.38 (±4.1%) move in IWM for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $293 and the put/call open interest ratio is 2.42. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 25, 2026, 3:50 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$298.98

52-week range

$229.19 – $304.98

ATM IV (30d)

16.1%

IV rank

4 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$12.38 (±4.1%)

Put/call OI

2.42

Put-heavy

Max pain

$293

↓ 2.0% below close

Most Active IWM Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
IWM $285 put	Sep 18, 2026	24d	$1.53	21.4%	48,013
IWM $283 put	Sep 18, 2026	24d	$1.27	21.9%	27,755
IWM $284 put	Sep 18, 2026	24d	$1.43	21.7%	19,542
IWM $305 call	Sep 18, 2026	24d	$2.55	—	11,826
IWM $302 call	Aug 26, 2026	1d	$0.17	16.0%	11,764

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IWM Implied Volatility

16.1% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 4 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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IWM Open Interest

2.42 put/call OI ratio

2,526,659 calls and 6,120,121 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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IWM Max Pain

$293 max pain

2.0% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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IWM Gamma Exposure

-$185.92B net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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IWM Options Volume

948,136 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 1.49 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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IWM Most Active Options

$299 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded IWM contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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IWM Options FAQ

How often is IWM options data on this page updated?

All IWM statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see IWM max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated IWM pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

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.