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 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

ContractExpirationDTELastIV IV rank (30d)DeltaOpen interestVolumevs 30d avg
NDX $29,275 call Sep 18, 2026 28d $662.00 19 3,534
NDX $29,350 call Sep 18, 2026 28d $622.25 853 884
NDX $28,000 put Oct 16, 2026 56d $436.50 95 241
NDX $28,000 put Sep 18, 2026 28d $251.42 211
NDX $36,000 call Jun 17, 2027 300d $611.13 624 199
NDX $36,500 call Sep 17, 2027 392d $891.13 0 199
NDX $45,000 call Dec 18, 2026 119d $4.43 921 192
NDX $29,300 call Sep 18, 2026 28d $653.20 261 86
NDX $28,000 put Jun 17, 2027 300d $1,575.72 777 76
NDX $32,500 call Mar 19, 2027 210d $913.28 609 76
NDX $30,000 call Sep 18, 2026 28d $312.40 600 63
NDX $30,500 call Sep 18, 2026 28d $184.00 434 62
NDX $29,250 put Oct 16, 2026 56d $821.40 202 61
NDX $28,500 put Mar 19, 2027 210d $1,404.10 116 55
NDX $38,000 call Nov 20, 2026 91d $7.55 174 52
NDX $29,000 put Jun 17, 2027 300d $1,937.81 605 42
NDX $32,000 call Mar 19, 2027 210d $1,081.45 688 40
NDX $27,775 put Sep 18, 2026 28d $180.50 40
NDX $29,500 call Mar 19, 2027 210d $2,213.81 238 40
NDX $27,100 put Sep 18, 2026 28d $144.00 7 37
NDX $29,600 put Sep 18, 2026 28d $770.00 85 36
NDX $41,000 call Dec 18, 2026 119d $13.72 105 35
NDX $31,500 call Sep 18, 2026 28d $37.10 385 34
NDX $42,000 call Dec 18, 2026 119d $10.21 960 33
NDX $29,250 call Sep 18, 2026 28d $709.60 64 33

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 $29,275 call expiring in 28 days, with 3,534 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (16 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 $29,275 call expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 3,534 contracts traded as of Aug 22, 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.