IWM Most Active Options
The 16 most actively traded IWM 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 25, 2026, 3:50 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active IWM Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWM $285 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $1.53 | 21.4% | 4 | -0.17 | 94,356 | 48,013 | 15.9× avg |
| IWM $283 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $1.27 | 21.9% | 4 | -0.15 | 47,770 | 27,755 | 19.0× avg |
| IWM $284 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $1.43 | 21.7% | 4 | -0.16 | 83,916 | 19,542 | 6.5× avg |
| IWM $305 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $2.55 | — | — | — | 32,130 | 11,826 | — |
| IWM $302 call | Aug 26, 2026 | 1d | $0.17 | 16.0% | 25 | 0.14 | 8,121 | 11,764 | 5.6× avg |
| IWM $301 call | Aug 26, 2026 | 1d | $0.34 | 15.5% | 23 | 0.23 | 718 | 11,333 | 5.4× avg |
| IWM $270 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 115d | $4.20 | 23.7% | 5 | -0.18 | 42,663 | 10,573 | 61.0× avg |
| IWM $300 call | Aug 26, 2026 | 1d | $0.62 | 15.3% | 23 | 0.38 | 810 | 9,657 | 4.6× avg |
| IWM $298 put | Aug 26, 2026 | 1d | $0.48 | 15.9% | 23 | -0.31 | 955 | 9,151 | 2.5× avg |
| IWM $299 call | Aug 26, 2026 | 1d | $1.09 | 15.2% | 22 | 0.54 | 1,136 | 8,883 | 4.2× avg |
| IWM $300 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 87d | $10.50 | 19.3% | 4 | -0.46 | 6,429 | 8,042 | 99.6× avg |
| IWM $300 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 115d | $12.56 | — | — | — | 18,487 | 8,013 | — |
| IWM $287 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $1.90 | — | — | — | 26,396 | 7,037 | — |
| IWM $299 put | Aug 26, 2026 | 1d | $0.84 | 15.4% | 23 | -0.46 | 543 | 6,843 | 9.3× avg |
| IWM $279 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $0.93 | 23.1% | 5 | -0.11 | 3,869 | 5,166 | 3.5× avg |
| IWM $310 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $1.20 | 14.7% | 65 | 0.19 | 42,357 | 5,154 | 9.5× 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 IWM contract today is the $285 put expiring in 24 days, with 48,013 contracts traded. Puts dominate the most-active list (10 of the top 16), showing where trading interest concentrates. 12 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.
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IWM Options FAQ
Which IWM option contract is most active today?
The most traded IWM contract is the $285 put expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 48,013 contracts traded as of Aug 25, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active IWM options?
The table lists the 16 IWM 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.