ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (NLY) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (NLY) 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 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active NLY Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLY $24 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.13 | 17.5% | 25 | 0.21 | 7,112 | 489 | 4.0× avg |
| NLY $25 call | Jan 21, 2028 | 515d | $0.60 | 20.1% | 69 | 0.24 | 2,721 | 486 | 17.8× avg |
| NLY $23.5 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.07 | 19.0% | 27 | 0.28 | 691 | 397 | 0.9× avg |
| NLY $24 call | Sep 11, 2026 | 18d | $0.08 | 24.2% | 60 | 0.26 | 577 | 365 | 3.0× avg |
| NLY $21.5 put | Sep 25, 2026 | 32d | $0.07 | 39.1% | 34 | -0.25 | 63 | 203 | 14.0× avg |
| NLY $24 call | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.03 | 22.3% | 42 | 0.08 | 619 | 200 | 0.4× avg |
| NLY $23 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.27 | 12.8% | 5 | -0.44 | 2,524 | 200 | 0.7× avg |
| NLY $25 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $0.06 | 16.8% | 3 | 0.10 | 1,968 | 172 | 8.3× avg |
| NLY $23 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.64 | 21.1% | 15 | 0.55 | 3,063 | 142 | 2.2× avg |
| NLY $23 call | Apr 16, 2027 | 235d | $1.05 | 24.6% | 66 | 0.45 | 2 | 132 | 4.3× avg |
| NLY $23 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $0.48 | 18.8% | 11 | 0.50 | 3,453 | 120 | 2.7× avg |
| NLY $22 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $1.60 | 24.4% | 65 | 0.59 | 4,904 | 117 | 3.8× avg |
| NLY $23 put | Sep 25, 2026 | 32d | $0.35 | 14.1% | 16 | -0.46 | 936 | 109 | 1.6× avg |
| NLY $24 call | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $0.05 | 16.1% | 24 | 0.11 | 368 | 90 | 0.7× avg |
| NLY $20 put | Oct 2, 2026 | 39d | $0.06 | 27.8% | 19 | -0.05 | 31 | 90 | 6.2× avg |
| NLY $19 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $0.04 | 28.9% | 3 | -0.04 | 1,310 | 75 | 12.3× avg |
| NLY $19.5 put | Oct 2, 2026 | 39d | $0.19 | 36.7% | 14 | -0.07 | 0 | 70 | 11.5× avg |
| NLY $25 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $0.25 | 19.0% | 54 | 0.20 | 6,808 | 69 | 2.5× avg |
| NLY $23.5 call | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $0.17 | 18.6% | 34 | 0.35 | 302 | 64 | 0.5× avg |
| NLY $23.5 put | Sep 4, 2026 | 11d | $0.40 | 17.6% | 34 | -0.66 | 48 | 63 | 1.8× avg |
| NLY $22.5 put | Aug 28, 2026 | 4d | $0.01 | 24.5% | 59 | -0.10 | 74 | 62 | 1.0× avg |
| NLY $19 put | Oct 2, 2026 | 39d | $0.01 | 61.1% | 50 | -0.14 | 0 | 60 | 9.8× avg |
| NLY $20.5 put | Sep 25, 2026 | 32d | $0.01 | 31.7% | 24 | -0.10 | 40 | 60 | 4.1× avg |
| NLY $21 put | Sep 25, 2026 | 32d | $0.22 | 27.2% | 18 | -0.11 | 60 | 60 | 4.1× avg |
| NLY $21 put | Oct 2, 2026 | 39d | $0.11 | 24.7% | 14 | -0.12 | 63 | 57 | 3.9× avg |
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 NLY contract today is the $24 call expiring in 25 days, with 489 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (13 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates.
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NLY Options FAQ
Which NLY option contract is most active today?
The most traded NLY contract is the $24 call expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 489 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active NLY options?
The table lists the 25 NLY 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.
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