RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) Options Statistics & Positioning

RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC (REFR) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 500.0%, an IV rank of 70 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$0.41 (±69.2%) move in REFR for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $2.5 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.02. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$0.59

52-week range

$0.49 – $2.36

ATM IV (30d)

500.0%

IV rank

70 / 100

High

Expected move

±$0.41 (±69.2%)

Put/call OI

0.02

Call-heavy

Max pain

$2.5

↑ 324.4% above close

Next earnings

Aug 4, 2026

Most Active REFR Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
REFR $7.5 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$0.07	500.0%	3
REFR $5 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.05	500.0%	3
REFR $5 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$0.12	460.5%	2
REFR $7.5 call	Sep 18, 2026	70d	$0.05	356.7%	2
REFR $2.5 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$0.05	500.0%	1

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REFR Implied Volatility

500.0% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 70 places implied volatility near the top of its 52-week range.

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REFR Open Interest

0.02 put/call OI ratio

396 calls and 6 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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REFR Max Pain

$2.5 max pain

324.4% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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REFR Gamma Exposure

$5.33K net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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REFR Options Volume

13 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.00 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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REFR Most Active Options

$5 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded REFR contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

REFR's next expected earnings date is Aug 4, 2026. Options currently price a ±$0.41 (±69.2%) move for the front expiration.

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REFR Options FAQ

When is REFR's next earnings date?

REFR's next expected earnings date is Aug 4, 2026. Options currently price a ±$0.41 (±69.2%) move for the front expiration.

How often is REFR options data on this page updated?

All REFR statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see REFR max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated REFR pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

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.