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 Oct 8, 2026, 3:55 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 $6,050 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $0.10 | 61.7% | 49 | -0.00 | 5,246 | 19,502 | 348.6× avg |
| SPX $800 put | Feb 19, 2027 | 133d | $0.05 | 104.5% | 56 | -0.00 | 22,004 | 16,010 | 517.0× avg |
| SPX $1,000 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 98d | $0.05 | 109.6% | 59 | -0.00 | 14,002 | 7,500 | 242.2× avg |
| SPX $600 put | Mar 19, 2027 | 161d | $0.05 | 107.3% | 58 | -0.00 | 30,830 | 7,500 | 242.2× avg |
| SPX $7,750 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $16.70 | 10.0% | 2 | -0.26 | 13,980 | 6,955 | 21.2× avg |
| SPX $8,000 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 42d | $57.00 | 11.1% | 25 | 0.31 | 82,638 | 6,461 | 18.2× avg |
| SPX $8,000 call | Dec 17, 2027 | 434d | $670.68 | 17.1% | 77 | 0.59 | 103,636 | 6,363 | 46.4× avg |
| SPX $8,000 put | Dec 17, 2027 | 434d | $482.00 | 17.0% | 60 | -0.41 | 97,451 | 6,315 | 47.2× avg |
| SPX $7,000 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 42d | $15.33 | 22.2% | 38 | -0.06 | 82,876 | 6,139 | 32.6× avg |
| SPX $7,000 put | Dec 17, 2027 | 434d | $240.34 | 21.1% | 44 | -0.21 | 119,044 | 6,009 | 63.6× avg |
| SPX $7,000 call | Dec 17, 2027 | 434d | $1,371.40 | 20.7% | 86 | 0.79 | 113,098 | 6,008 | 79.4× avg |
| SPX $7,655 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $5.50 | 11.8% | 15 | -0.09 | 702 | 5,063 | 15.4× avg |
| SPX $7,665 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $5.90 | 11.6% | 13 | -0.10 | 678 | 5,061 | 15.4× avg |
| SPX $7,800 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $48.50 | 9.5% | 15 | 0.57 | 28,082 | 4,992 | 10.7× avg |
| SPX $7,000 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 42d | $854.89 | 20.5% | 68 | 0.95 | 66,771 | 4,496 | 38.8× avg |
| SPX $7,800 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 42d | $113.59 | 12.9% | 70 | -0.44 | 8,157 | 4,132 | 16.1× avg |
| SPX $8,000 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 42d | $215.83 | 11.6% | 52 | -0.68 | 61,011 | 4,044 | 15.8× avg |
| SPX $8,000 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $0.83 | 8.7% | 3 | 0.03 | 207,408 | 3,935 | 8.4× avg |
| SPX $7,800 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $31.00 | 9.3% | 56 | -0.43 | 18,629 | 3,891 | 13.7× avg |
| SPX $7,900 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $8.80 | 8.7% | 2 | 0.19 | 17,419 | 3,825 | 8.2× avg |
| SPX $7,800 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 70d | $153.52 | 13.8% | 81 | -0.43 | 31,889 | 3,680 | 14.3× avg |
| SPX $7,700 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $9.21 | 10.9% | 8 | -0.15 | 24,318 | 3,512 | 10.7× avg |
| SPX $7,850 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 70d | $170.40 | 13.4% | 76 | -0.47 | 24,483 | 3,503 | 13.7× avg |
| SPX $7,650 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 7d | $5.30 | 11.9% | 15 | -0.09 | 15,767 | 3,477 | 10.6× avg |
| SPX $7,000 put | Mar 19, 2027 | 161d | $94.83 | 20.6% | 39 | -0.16 | 124,932 | 3,379 | 35.8× 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 SPX contract today is the $6,050 put expiring in 7 days, with 19,502 contracts traded. Puts dominate the most-active list (18 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. 25 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 $6,050 put expiring Oct 16, 2026, with 19,502 contracts traded as of Oct 8, 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.