IWM Most Active Options
The 17 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 Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 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 call | Oct 14, 2026 | 2d | $0.07 | 20.0% | 12 | 0.04 | 1,284 | 24,531 | 20.1× avg |
| IWM $279 call | Oct 13, 2026 | 1d | $0.39 | 14.4% | 36 | 0.30 | 487 | 23,866 | 101.1× avg |
| IWM $277 put | Oct 23, 2026 | 11d | $2.53 | 16.0% | 11 | -0.44 | 33,783 | 19,093 | 12.2× avg |
| IWM $284 call | Oct 14, 2026 | 2d | $0.11 | 19.0% | 12 | 0.06 | 451 | 15,053 | 12.3× avg |
| IWM $278 call | Oct 13, 2026 | 1d | $0.81 | 14.8% | 36 | 0.48 | 475 | 12,740 | 54.0× avg |
| IWM $283 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.45 | 17.5% | 17 | 0.16 | 10,071 | 12,143 | 9.9× avg |
| IWM $280 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $3.22 | 16.9% | 7 | -0.66 | 82,111 | 10,747 | 10.3× avg |
| IWM $280 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $1.22 | 17.8% | 19 | 0.35 | 38,067 | 10,034 | 8.2× avg |
| IWM $271 put | Oct 13, 2026 | 1d | $0.02 | 21.9% | 5 | -0.01 | 846 | 9,881 | 9.5× avg |
| IWM $278 put | Oct 13, 2026 | 1d | $0.85 | 14.1% | 0 | -0.52 | 358 | 9,813 | 9.4× avg |
| IWM $285 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.23 | 17.9% | 16 | 0.09 | 56,078 | 9,088 | 7.4× avg |
| IWM $280 call | Oct 14, 2026 | 2d | $0.65 | 17.9% | 12 | 0.29 | 1,322 | 8,654 | 7.1× avg |
| IWM $280 call | Oct 13, 2026 | 1d | $0.19 | 14.8% | 1 | 0.16 | 1,260 | 8,505 | 7.0× avg |
| IWM $277 put | Oct 13, 2026 | 1d | $0.48 | 14.6% | 0 | -0.33 | 1,321 | 6,926 | 6.6× avg |
| IWM $271 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.29 | 19.5% | 10 | -0.10 | 61,129 | 6,733 | 6.5× avg |
| IWM $275 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 4d | $0.93 | 18.1% | 8 | -0.28 | 91,915 | 6,719 | 6.4× avg |
| IWM $265 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 39d | $2.41 | 20.7% | 21 | -0.22 | 114,992 | 6,295 | 6.5× 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 call expiring in 2 days, with 24,531 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (9 of the top 17), showing where trading interest concentrates. 17 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 call expiring Oct 14, 2026, with 24,531 contracts traded as of Oct 9, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active IWM options?
The table lists the 17 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.