SCHD Options Statistics & Positioning

SCHD options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 11.6%, an IV rank of 17 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$1.21 (±3.4%) move in SCHD for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $31 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.61. 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

$35.22

52-week range

$26.42 – $35.22

ATM IV (30d)

11.6%

IV rank

17 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$1.21 (±3.4%)

Put/call OI

0.61

Call-heavy

Max pain

$31

↓ 12.0% below close

Most Active SCHD Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
SCHD $33.5 call	Sep 4, 2026	11d	$1.65	18.9%	802
SCHD $34 put	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$0.32	15.4%	594
SCHD $35 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$0.67	14.0%	547
SCHD $35 call	Sep 11, 2026	18d	$0.45	0.0%	515
SCHD $50 call	Jan 21, 2028	515d	$0.07	16.3%	513

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SCHD Implied Volatility

11.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 17 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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SCHD Open Interest

0.61 put/call OI ratio

95,385 calls and 57,740 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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SCHD Max Pain

$31 max pain

12.0% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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SCHD Gamma Exposure

$903.76M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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SCHD Options Volume

9,488 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.34 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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SCHD Most Active Options

$35 top volume strike

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

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SCHD Options FAQ

How often is SCHD options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated SCHD 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.