NOVARTIS AG (NVS) Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded NOVARTIS AG (NVS) 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 NVS Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVS $160 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $4.52 | 34.3% | 62 | 0.45 | 1,107 | 959 | 11.1× avg |
| NVS $165 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $2.70 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 2,180 | 948 | 3.3× avg |
| NVS $150 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $2.15 | 31.2% | 71 | -0.26 | 8,893 | 925 | 4.7× avg |
| NVS $155 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $3.90 | 13.3% | 43 | 0.69 | 3,623 | 592 | 4.9× avg |
| NVS $185 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.22 | — | 14 | — | 32 | 242 | 8,228.0× avg |
| NVS $165 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $4.48 | 32.3% | 47 | 0.38 | 562 | 223 | 6.5× avg |
| NVS $160 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $7.60 | 27.6% | 73 | -0.53 | 1,017 | 209 | 2.1× avg |
| NVS $170 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $3.20 | 32.0% | 78 | 0.29 | 427 | 190 | 10.9× avg |
| NVS $160 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $6.80 | 33.1% | 67 | 0.48 | 1,483 | 141 | 8.9× avg |
| NVS $180 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $1.34 | 32.1% | 78 | 0.15 | 271 | 130 | 7.4× avg |
| NVS $160 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $8.80 | 32.1% | 65 | 0.50 | 532 | 101 | 6.4× avg |
| NVS $160 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 144d | $11.20 | — | 68 | — | 470 | 59 | 11.6× avg |
| NVS $175 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $4.63 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 593 | 54 | 5.9× avg |
| NVS $155 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $7.00 | 27.4% | 72 | -0.42 | 409 | 36 | 0.4× avg |
| NVS $160 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $9.40 | 33.9% | 100 | 0.50 | 499 | 29 | 0.3× avg |
| NVS $150 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $3.63 | 29.5% | 85 | -0.31 | 2,307 | 27 | 0.4× avg |
| NVS $175 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.78 | — | 80 | — | 356 | 25 | 0.4× avg |
| NVS $170 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.40 | 33.2% | 76 | 0.20 | 907 | 23 | 0.4× avg |
| NVS $160 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $6.02 | — | 80 | — | 878 | 22 | 0.6× avg |
| NVS $180 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.40 | 33.2% | 76 | 0.07 | 268 | 22 | 0.4× avg |
| NVS $195 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $0.45 | 34.0% | 58 | 0.06 | 3 | 20 | 5.2× avg |
| NVS $190 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $0.65 | 33.2% | 56 | 0.08 | 255 | 15 | 3.9× avg |
| NVS $175 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $2.05 | 31.8% | 78 | 0.21 | 395 | 15 | 0.9× avg |
| NVS $140 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.60 | — | 77 | — | 650 | 13 | 0.1× avg |
| NVS $135 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.32 | 38.1% | 8 | -0.05 | 419 | 13 | 0.3× 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 NVS contract today is the $160 call expiring in 25 days, with 959 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (16 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. 4 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.
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NVS Options FAQ
Which NVS option contract is most active today?
The most traded NVS contract is the $160 call expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 959 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active NVS options?
The table lists the 25 NVS 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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