MCDONALDS CORP (MCD) Most Active Options
The 21 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 Oct 9, 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 $240 call | Nov 13, 2026 | 35d | $5.49 | 25.4% | 90 | 0.42 | 1,540 | 1,458 | 7.6× avg |
| MCD $240 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $0.98 | 19.1% | 9 | 0.25 | 2,015 | 1,012 | 1.5× avg |
| MCD $240 call | Oct 30, 2026 | 21d | $3.04 | 21.4% | 23 | 0.37 | 890 | 972 | 3.5× avg |
| MCD $250 call | Nov 6, 2026 | 28d | $1.90 | 25.4% | 21 | 0.21 | 451 | 880 | 6.9× avg |
| MCD $220 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 42d | $1.78 | 22.9% | 32 | -0.17 | 2,579 | 772 | 12.5× avg |
| MCD $250 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $0.07 | 22.4% | 2 | 0.03 | 4,238 | 752 | 9.3× avg |
| MCD $245 call | Oct 30, 2026 | 21d | $1.60 | 21.4% | 24 | 0.23 | 923 | 747 | 2.7× avg |
| MCD $225 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 42d | $2.91 | 22.6% | 69 | -0.26 | 1,453 | 669 | 5.8× avg |
| MCD $250 call | Oct 30, 2026 | 21d | $0.89 | 22.4% | 6 | 0.14 | 1,664 | 633 | 5.0× avg |
| MCD $237.5 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $1.68 | 19.5% | 12 | 0.39 | 1,615 | 630 | 0.9× avg |
| MCD $242.5 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $0.48 | 19.7% | 13 | 0.15 | 836 | 602 | 0.9× avg |
| MCD $230 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $0.71 | 19.2% | 12 | -0.18 | 3,265 | 598 | 1.4× avg |
| MCD $235 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $2.86 | 19.0% | 48 | 0.54 | 967 | 502 | 2.7× avg |
| MCD $245 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $0.25 | 20.3% | 17 | 0.08 | 2,089 | 485 | 0.7× avg |
| MCD $270 call | Jan 21, 2028 | 469d | $16.60 | 26.8% | 57 | 0.38 | 877 | 459 | 5.2× avg |
| MCD $250 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 42d | $2.77 | 24.6% | 41 | 0.25 | 4,847 | 427 | 2.9× avg |
| MCD $225 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $0.20 | 21.5% | 27 | -0.06 | 1,112 | 397 | 0.9× avg |
| MCD $250 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 70d | $4.50 | 23.6% | 29 | 0.30 | 2,347 | 378 | 2.6× avg |
| MCD $240 call | Oct 23, 2026 | 14d | $2.10 | 20.4% | 9 | 0.33 | 760 | 375 | 1.0× avg |
| MCD $235 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $1.91 | 19.7% | 15 | -0.46 | 2,731 | 349 | 0.8× avg |
| MCD $220 put | Nov 13, 2026 | 35d | $1.54 | 23.7% | 42 | -0.16 | 79 | 346 | 5.6× 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 $240 call expiring in 35 days, with 1,458 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (15 of the top 21), showing where trading interest concentrates. 7 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 $240 call expiring Nov 13, 2026, with 1,458 contracts traded as of Oct 9, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active MCD options?
The table lists the 21 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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