NDX Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded NDX 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 7, 2026, 3:56 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active NDX Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDX $36,500 call | Sep 17, 2027 | 345d | $1,080.00 | — | — | — | 399 | 360 | — |
| NDX $32,000 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $771.05 | — | — | — | 704 | 149 | — |
| NDX $31,000 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $917.71 | — | — | — | 450 | 127 | — |
| NDX $32,500 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $570.05 | — | — | — | 335 | 120 | — |
| NDX $30,500 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $748.55 | — | — | — | 320 | 114 | — |
| NDX $33,500 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 44d | $105.49 | — | — | — | 200 | 112 | — |
| NDX $31,500 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $1,122.95 | — | — | — | 212 | 104 | — |
| NDX $31,250 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $1,024.37 | — | — | — | 34 | 103 | — |
| NDX $25,000 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 44d | $39.70 | — | — | — | 140 | 100 | — |
| NDX $31,500 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $1,008.55 | — | — | — | 486 | 93 | — |
| NDX $30,000 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $607.87 | — | — | — | 675 | 84 | — |
| NDX $31,000 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $1,290.28 | — | — | — | 565 | 79 | — |
| NDX $29,300 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 9d | $20.93 | — | — | — | 44 | 75 | — |
| NDX $28,000 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 100d | $393.10 | — | — | — | 1,380 | 74 | — |
| NDX $31,250 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $1,178.39 | — | — | — | 148 | 69 | — |
| NDX $31,500 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 100d | $1,226.42 | — | — | — | 789 | 60 | — |
| NDX $29,000 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $400.80 | — | — | — | 1,376 | 57 | — |
| NDX $16,000 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 44d | $4.08 | — | — | — | 13 | 56 | — |
| NDX $29,250 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 9d | $19.88 | — | — | — | 218 | 55 | — |
| NDX $30,000 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 44d | $422.30 | — | — | — | 116 | 50 | — |
| NDX $29,750 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $546.97 | — | — | — | 61 | 46 | — |
| NDX $30,750 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $831.26 | — | — | — | 595 | 46 | — |
| NDX $33,000 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $404.35 | — | — | — | 592 | 44 | — |
| NDX $31,750 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 72d | $888.88 | — | — | — | 86 | 42 | — |
| NDX $29,325 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 44d | $274.90 | — | — | — | 3 | 42 | — |
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 NDX contract today is the $36,500 call expiring in 345 days, with 360 contracts traded. Puts dominate the most-active list (15 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates.
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NDX Options FAQ
Which NDX option contract is most active today?
The most traded NDX contract is the $36,500 call expiring Sep 17, 2027, with 360 contracts traded as of Oct 7, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active NDX options?
The table lists the 25 NDX 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.
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.