LQD Options Statistics & Positioning

LQD options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 4.8%, an IV rank of 36 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$1.32 (±1.2%) move in LQD for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $107 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.94. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$106.21

52-week range

$105.70 – $112.91

ATM IV (30d)

4.8%

IV rank

36 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$1.32 (±1.2%)

Put/call OI

1.94

Put-heavy

Max pain

$107

↑ 0.7% above close

Most Active LQD Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
LQD $102 put	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$0.22	—	16,000
LQD $102 put	Jan 15, 2027	144d	$0.80	—	10,000
LQD $107 call	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$0.57	—	8,020
LQD $105.5 put	Aug 28, 2026	4d	$0.15	—	7,197
LQD $102 put	Sep 25, 2026	32d	$0.14	—	6,152

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LQD Implied Volatility

4.8% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 36 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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LQD Open Interest

1.94 put/call OI ratio

488,959 calls and 946,590 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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LQD Max Pain

$107 max pain

0.7% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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LQD Gamma Exposure

$0 net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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LQD Options Volume

61,960 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 3.07 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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LQD Most Active Options

$102 top volume strike

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

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LQD Options FAQ

How often is LQD options data on this page updated?

All LQD 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 LQD max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated LQD 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.