RUT Options Statistics & Positioning

RUT options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 17.0%, an IV rank of 23 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$133.46 (±4.5%) move in RUT for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $3,000 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.93. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:57 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$2,996.78

52-week range

$2,304.33 – $3,068.42

ATM IV (30d)

17.0%

IV rank

23 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$133.46 (±4.5%)

Put/call OI

1.93

Put-heavy

Max pain

$3,000

↑ 0.1% above close

Most Active RUT Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
RUT $2,800 put	Dec 18, 2026	116d	$59.00	—	2,899
RUT $2,700 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$4.95	—	2,260
RUT $2,500 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$1.85	500.0%	2,001
RUT $2,500 put	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$6.40	29.8%	732
RUT $3,000 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$55.70	17.1%	695

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RUT Implied Volatility

17.0% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 23 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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RUT Open Interest

1.93 put/call OI ratio

104,475 calls and 201,357 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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RUT Max Pain

$3,000 max pain

0.1% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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RUT Gamma Exposure

-$19.09B net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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RUT Options Volume

24,986 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 2.88 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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RUT Most Active Options

$2,800 top volume strike

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

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RUT Options FAQ

How often is RUT options data on this page updated?

All RUT 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 RUT max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated RUT 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.