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.

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

ContractExpirationDTELastIV IV rank (30d)DeltaOpen interestVolumevs 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.