RUT Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded RUT 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, 3:57 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active RUT Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUT $2,800 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $59.00 | — | 15 | — | 1,508 | 2,899 | 362.5× avg |
| RUT $2,700 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $4.95 | — | 5 | — | 2,536 | 2,260 | 51.8× avg |
| RUT $2,500 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.85 | 500.0% | 100 | 0.00 | 1,379 | 2,001 | 208.8× avg |
| RUT $2,500 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $6.40 | 29.8% | 64 | -0.04 | 2,533 | 732 | 32.3× avg |
| RUT $3,000 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $55.70 | 17.1% | 84 | 0.52 | 10,730 | 695 | 13.0× avg |
| RUT $1,500 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $1,513.96 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 150 | 660 | 966.1× avg |
| RUT $1,400 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1,606.96 | — | 0 | — | 696 | 660 | 2,871.0× avg |
| RUT $2,720 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $5.48 | 25.4% | 5 | -0.06 | 796 | 565 | 10.0× avg |
| RUT $3,250 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $8.95 | — | 18 | — | 1,613 | 483 | 39.0× avg |
| RUT $3,280 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $6.30 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 125 | 474 | 40.3× avg |
| RUT $2,770 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $7.95 | 23.7% | 5 | -0.09 | 1,311 | 413 | 7.3× avg |
| RUT $2,870 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $38.33 | — | 10 | — | 1,471 | 406 | 18.9× avg |
| RUT $3,005 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $55.10 | 17.1% | 0 | -0.50 | 233 | 381 | 16.2× avg |
| RUT $2,710 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $5.22 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 886 | 356 | 6.3× avg |
| RUT $2,730 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $6.00 | 25.1% | 5 | -0.07 | 446 | 345 | 6.1× avg |
| RUT $2,635 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $3.40 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 429 | 340 | 6.0× avg |
| RUT $2,760 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $7.27 | 24.1% | 5 | -0.08 | 741 | 330 | 5.8× avg |
| RUT $3,150 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $25.50 | 16.0% | 80 | 0.24 | 335 | 327 | 14.5× avg |
| RUT $3,000 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $51.70 | 17.1% | 0 | -0.48 | 10,718 | 324 | 13.8× avg |
| RUT $2,980 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $44.27 | 17.7% | 4 | -0.43 | 2,204 | 305 | 2.8× avg |
| RUT $3,005 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $51.10 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 5,022 | 303 | 5.7× avg |
| RUT $3,000 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $77.97 | 18.3% | 1 | -0.46 | 1,401 | 298 | 16.9× avg |
| RUT $2,740 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $6.45 | 24.7% | 5 | -0.07 | 382 | 295 | 5.2× avg |
| RUT $2,735 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $6.25 | 24.9% | 5 | -0.07 | 214 | 282 | 5.0× avg |
| RUT $3,300 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $29.60 | 16.9% | 79 | 0.20 | 3,513 | 261 | 16.9× 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 RUT contract today is the $2,800 put expiring in 116 days, with 2,899 contracts traded. Puts dominate the most-active list (17 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. 8 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.
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RUT Options FAQ
Which RUT option contract is most active today?
The most traded RUT contract is the $2,800 put expiring Dec 18, 2026, with 2,899 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active RUT options?
The table lists the 25 RUT 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.