METLIFE INC (MET) Options Volume

3,341 METLIFE INC (MET) option contracts changed hands in the latest session, at a put/call volume ratio of 0.87. This page tracks how actively MET options trade — contracts and dollars — and flags individual contracts running far above their own 30-day average volume.

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

Last close
$96.10
52-week range
$67.52 – $99.91
ATM IV (30d)
21.6%
IV rank
34 / 100
Low
Expected move
±$5.44 (±5.7%)
Put/call OI
0.84
Max pain
$90
↓ 6.3% below close
Next earnings
Nov 4, 2026

Options Volume & Premium Flow

Total options volume3,341
Call volume1,786
Put volume1,555
Put/call volume ratio0.87
Listed contracts578
Call premium traded$648.88K
Put premium traded$238.83K
Premium put/call ratio0.37
Open interest rank (31 day)80 / 100

MET Options Volume Trend

06.8K13.6K20.3K27.1KFeb '26May '26Aug '26

MET total options volume per session, past year.

0.0013.6827.3641.0354.71Feb '26May '26Aug '26

MET put/call volume ratio, past year.

MET Unusual Options Activity

Contracts trading at least 3× their own 30-day average volume (minimum 500 contracts):

ContractExpirationLastIV Open interestVolumevs 30d avg
MET $92.5 call Sep 18, 2026 $4.66 0.0% 2,008 763 7.1× avg
MET $85 put Sep 18, 2026 $0.10 500.0% 1,193 750 22.3× avg
MET $90 put Jan 15, 2027 $3.20 211 606 43.1× avg
MET $95 call Sep 18, 2026 $3.00 2,155 598 8.8× avg

With a put/call volume ratio of 0.87, today's trading is roughly balanced between calls and puts. Measured in dollars rather than contracts, $648.88K of call premium and $238.83K of put premium changed hands — the larger premium flow is on the call side. 4 contracts are trading at least three times their own 30-day average volume — activity worth a closer look.

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MET Options FAQ

How many MET options traded today?

3,341 MET option contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026 — 1,786 calls and 1,555 puts.

Is there unusual options activity in MET today?

Yes — 4 contracts are trading at least three times their 30-day average volume as of Aug 24, 2026. OptiView flags a contract as unusual when today's volume runs at 3× its own average with at least 500 contracts traded.

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.