ROYAL BANK OF CANADA (RY) Options Statistics & Positioning

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA (RY) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 29.2%, an IV rank of 47 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$15.60 (±7.6%) move in RY for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $200 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.56. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$204.17

52-week range

$136.24 – $217.67

ATM IV (30d)

29.2%

IV rank

47 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$15.60 (±7.6%)

Put/call OI

0.56

Call-heavy

Max pain

$200

↓ 2.0% below close

Most Active RY Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
RY $210 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$7.10	—	123
RY $210 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$2.70	—	118
RY $200 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$3.03	23.9%	115
RY $220 call	Jan 15, 2027	144d	$6.10	—	65
RY $220 call	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$1.95	21.4%	57

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RY Implied Volatility

29.2% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 47 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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RY Open Interest

0.56 put/call OI ratio

10,072 calls and 5,651 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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RY Max Pain

$200 max pain

2.0% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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RY Gamma Exposure

$65.93M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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RY Options Volume

946 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.62 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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RY Most Active Options

$210 top volume strike

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

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RY Options FAQ

How often is RY options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated RY 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.