NUCOR CORP (NUE) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded NUCOR CORP (NUE) 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 NUE Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUE $290 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.65 | 35.2% | 30 | 0.06 | 610 | 673 | 9.8× avg |
| NUE $260 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $4.33 | 29.2% | 2 | 0.31 | 852 | 126 | 1.3× avg |
| NUE $270 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $2.08 | 30.7% | 0 | 0.17 | 1,078 | 102 | 1.5× avg |
| NUE $70 put | Jan 21, 2028 | 515d | $0.75 | 57.1% | 19 | -0.01 | 319 | 100 | 225.3× avg |
| NUE $250 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $6.80 | 28.8% | 0 | 0.50 | 717 | 89 | 0.9× avg |
| NUE $210 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $2.63 | 42.3% | 20 | -0.12 | 268 | 78 | 24.9× avg |
| NUE $230 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $3.71 | 42.7% | 86 | -0.22 | 609 | 63 | 1.2× avg |
| NUE $320 call | Mar 19, 2027 | 207d | $8.50 | 35.2% | 35 | 0.23 | 96 | 59 | 16.2× avg |
| NUE $250 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $16.60 | 43.4% | 91 | -0.47 | 138 | 55 | 13.0× avg |
| NUE $260 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $8.50 | 32.1% | 1 | 0.40 | 440 | 47 | 1.4× avg |
| NUE $240 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $7.20 | 44.3% | 100 | -0.35 | 402 | 42 | 0.7× avg |
| NUE $290 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $2.40 | 35.1% | 36 | 0.15 | 320 | 41 | 2.2× avg |
| NUE $280 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.15 | 34.1% | 22 | 0.11 | 868 | 40 | 0.6× avg |
| NUE $340 call | Mar 19, 2027 | 207d | $6.10 | 36.4% | 53 | 0.17 | 73 | 40 | 11.0× avg |
| NUE $300 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.29 | 38.3% | 5 | 0.04 | 540 | 32 | 6.5× avg |
| NUE $280 call | Apr 16, 2027 | 235d | $20.18 | 35.3% | 29 | 0.42 | 0 | 30 | 5.2× avg |
| NUE $230 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $22.21 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 232 | 30 | 1.8× avg |
| NUE $250 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $12.40 | 44.8% | 79 | -0.48 | 384 | 29 | 1.9× avg |
| NUE $280 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $3.30 | 33.5% | 17 | 0.20 | 169 | 29 | 1.5× avg |
| NUE $320 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.20 | 47.0% | 20 | 0.02 | 232 | 25 | 5.1× avg |
| NUE $220 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.80 | 43.6% | 95 | -0.12 | 385 | 25 | 0.5× avg |
| NUE $300 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $7.00 | 35.5% | 39 | 0.25 | 808 | 24 | 6.6× avg |
| NUE $280 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $12.27 | 34.2% | 13 | 0.35 | 830 | 24 | 4.2× avg |
| NUE $220 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $4.60 | 41.8% | 100 | -0.19 | 262 | 19 | 1.2× avg |
| NUE $210 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.80 | 43.9% | 5 | -0.06 | 214 | 18 | 1.7× 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 NUE contract today is the $290 call expiring in 25 days, with 673 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (16 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. One of these contracts is running well ahead of the usual daily volume.
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NUE Options FAQ
Which NUE option contract is most active today?
The most traded NUE contract is the $290 call expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 673 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active NUE options?
The table lists the 25 NUE 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.