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.
Most Active NDX Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 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.