NDX Options Statistics & Positioning

Max pain sits at $29,325 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.08. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 22, 2026, 3:56 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$29,308.86

52-week range

$27,211.63 – $30,664.04

Put/call OI

1.08

Max pain

$29,325

↑ 0.1% above close

Most Active NDX Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
NDX $29,275 call	Sep 18, 2026	28d	$662.00	—	3,534
NDX $29,350 call	Sep 18, 2026	28d	$622.25	—	884
NDX $28,000 put	Oct 16, 2026	56d	$436.50	—	241
NDX $28,000 put	Sep 18, 2026	28d	$251.42	—	211
NDX $36,000 call	Jun 17, 2027	300d	$611.13	—	199

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NDX Open Interest

1.08 put/call OI ratio

30,820 calls and 33,184 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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NDX Max Pain

$29,325 max pain

0.1% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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NDX Gamma Exposure

$0 net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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NDX Options Volume

7,557 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.27 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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NDX Most Active Options

$29,275 top volume strike

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

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NDX Options FAQ

How often is NDX options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated NDX 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.