SPX Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded SPX 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 SPX Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPX $7,700 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $91.10 | — | — | — | 34,741 | 8,379 | — |
| SPX $8,000 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $34.69 | — | — | — | 127,081 | 7,195 | — |
| SPX $7,700 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $98.08 | — | — | — | 37,515 | 6,469 | — |
| SPX $8,000 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $6.32 | — | — | — | 274,851 | 6,123 | — |
| SPX $7,900 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $18.30 | — | — | — | 26,774 | 5,989 | — |
| SPX $7,000 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $28.69 | — | — | — | 129,524 | 4,896 | — |
| SPX $8,200 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $9.35 | — | — | — | 20,690 | 4,548 | — |
| SPX $7,700 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $152.79 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.00 | 5,259 | 4,542 | 10.0× avg |
| SPX $7,685 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $92.23 | — | — | — | 3,853 | 4,516 | — |
| SPX $5,700 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $5.21 | — | — | — | 7,080 | 4,506 | — |
| SPX $5,750 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 115d | $21.80 | 500.0% | 100 | 0.00 | 8,479 | 4,500 | 144.2× avg |
| SPX $7,800 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $105.31 | — | — | — | 15,197 | 4,318 | — |
| SPX $7,690 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $95.10 | — | — | — | 3,402 | 4,290 | — |
| SPX $7,690 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $96.10 | — | — | — | 2,973 | 4,285 | — |
| SPX $7,685 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $100.11 | — | — | — | 3,771 | 4,173 | — |
| SPX $8,300 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $0.64 | — | — | — | 21,404 | 4,008 | — |
| SPX $8,000 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $330.85 | — | — | — | 116,713 | 3,735 | — |
| SPX $7,000 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $727.59 | — | — | — | 118,829 | 3,725 | — |
| SPX $7,700 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $147.75 | — | — | — | 6,078 | 3,537 | — |
| SPX $7,000 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 143d | $100.90 | — | — | — | 45,851 | 3,022 | — |
| SPX $8,000 call | Mar 19, 2027 | 206d | $267.40 | — | — | — | 36,810 | 2,891 | — |
| SPX $8,000 put | Mar 19, 2027 | 206d | $434.03 | 14.9% | 3 | -0.55 | 33,560 | 2,718 | 48.4× avg |
| SPX $7,675 call | Aug 20, 2027 | 360d | $684.55 | — | — | — | 1,911 | 2,598 | — |
| SPX $6,000 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 52d | $6.80 | — | — | — | 24,829 | 2,536 | — |
| SPX $7,750 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 24d | $65.80 | — | — | — | 25,781 | 2,370 | — |
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 SPX contract today is the $7,700 call expiring in 24 days, with 8,379 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (14 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. 3 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.
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SPX Options FAQ
Which SPX option contract is most active today?
The most traded SPX contract is the $7,700 call expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 8,379 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active SPX options?
The table lists the 25 SPX 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.