MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) 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 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active MCD Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCD $290 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.89 | 20.1% | 7 | 0.13 | 6,501 | 1,500 | 20.4× avg |
| MCD $275 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $4.27 | 18.3% | 9 | 0.45 | 1,947 | 828 | 6.5× avg |
| MCD $460 call | Mar 19, 2027 | 207d | $0.19 | 28.5% | 25 | 0.01 | 337 | 718 | 129.9× avg |
| MCD $275 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $1.65 | 22.3% | 11 | 0.37 | 1,047 | 678 | 1.3× avg |
| MCD $335 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $0.60 | 24.5% | 6 | 0.05 | 171 | 674 | 74.6× avg |
| MCD $265 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.37 | 23.7% | 18 | -0.12 | 737 | 653 | 1.8× avg |
| MCD $275 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $7.65 | 20.6% | 23 | 0.48 | 674 | 615 | 5.0× avg |
| MCD $280 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $2.59 | 18.3% | 9 | 0.31 | 2,123 | 582 | 4.6× avg |
| MCD $280 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.48 | 23.2% | 14 | 0.14 | 940 | 533 | 1.0× avg |
| MCD $285 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.51 | 19.2% | 15 | 0.20 | 2,798 | 450 | 3.5× avg |
| MCD $270 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $1.40 | 23.2% | 16 | -0.33 | 917 | 432 | 1.2× avg |
| MCD $250 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $1.70 | 22.5% | 12 | -0.14 | 1,100 | 415 | 8.3× avg |
| MCD $255 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $2.66 | 22.4% | 12 | -0.20 | 390 | 318 | 6.4× avg |
| MCD $260 call | Jan 21, 2028 | 515d | $40.50 | 26.2% | 72 | 0.64 | 478 | 302 | 14.0× avg |
| MCD $300 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $6.12 | 22.4% | 11 | 0.28 | 4,756 | 256 | 6.3× avg |
| MCD $260 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.70 | 21.8% | 23 | -0.19 | 4,357 | 251 | 3.4× avg |
| MCD $295 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $4.66 | 23.2% | 23 | 0.27 | 1,190 | 247 | 2.6× avg |
| MCD $282.5 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.26 | 23.8% | 16 | 0.08 | 270 | 244 | 0.5× avg |
| MCD $260 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.10 | 25.2% | 22 | -0.03 | 1,022 | 240 | 0.7× avg |
| MCD $262.5 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.22 | 25.0% | 21 | -0.07 | 338 | 230 | 0.6× avg |
| MCD $255 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.90 | 22.1% | 6 | -0.11 | 1,799 | 214 | 6.0× avg |
| MCD $277.5 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.92 | 23.0% | 13 | 0.24 | 361 | 210 | 0.4× avg |
| MCD $300 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $1.43 | 21.5% | 13 | 0.14 | 6,904 | 210 | 2.2× avg |
| MCD $250 put | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $0.09 | 24.7% | 9 | -0.02 | 322 | 190 | 5.5× avg |
| MCD $210 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.21 | 141.5% | 67 | -0.03 | 1 | 182 | 12.4× 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 MCD contract today is the $290 call expiring in 25 days, with 1,500 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (15 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. 6 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.
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MCD Options FAQ
Which MCD option contract is most active today?
The most traded MCD contract is the $290 call expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 1,500 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active MCD options?
The table lists the 25 MCD 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.
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