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 Sep 11, 2026, 3:56 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 $5,950 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $0.30 | 64.9% | 38 | -0.00 | 3,914 | 15,000 | 78.6× avg |
| SPX $7,000 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $1.70 | 30.9% | 39 | -0.01 | 376,487 | 11,189 | 85.5× avg |
| SPX $8,000 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $0.20 | 12.5% | 46 | 0.01 | 285,828 | 10,455 | 19.5× avg |
| SPX $7,650 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $44.22 | 12.0% | 24 | -0.46 | 23,372 | 9,853 | 23.6× avg |
| SPX $7,670 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $53.30 | 11.6% | 20 | -0.52 | 8,482 | 7,956 | 27.5× avg |
| SPX $7,600 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $29.64 | 13.1% | 32 | -0.32 | 55,902 | 7,920 | 19.0× avg |
| SPX $7,670 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $43.40 | 11.3% | 36 | 0.48 | 7,826 | 7,908 | 14.7× avg |
| SPX $7,000 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $667.96 | 26.3% | 79 | 0.99 | 362,767 | 7,885 | 266.2× avg |
| SPX $7,675 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $55.70 | 11.5% | 20 | -0.54 | 5,784 | 7,595 | 26.3× avg |
| SPX $7,700 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $28.40 | 10.8% | 32 | 0.37 | 50,303 | 6,946 | 12.9× avg |
| SPX $7,675 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $39.90 | 11.3% | 36 | 0.46 | 6,811 | 6,912 | 12.9× avg |
| SPX $6,600 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $0.95 | 44.5% | 78 | -0.01 | 25,733 | 6,714 | 51.3× avg |
| SPX $8,000 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $325.58 | 15.7% | 49 | -0.98 | 275,250 | 6,511 | 22.5× avg |
| SPX $8,000 call | Mar 19, 2027 | 189d | $225.00 | 13.9% | 65 | 0.42 | 46,050 | 6,476 | 74.5× avg |
| SPX $7,000 put | Mar 19, 2027 | 189d | $132.10 | 19.9% | 4 | -0.20 | 80,166 | 6,388 | 76.8× avg |
| SPX $7,750 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $11.70 | 10.1% | 25 | 0.20 | 31,092 | 6,315 | 11.7× avg |
| SPX $8,000 put | Mar 19, 2027 | 189d | $405.00 | 13.9% | 3 | -0.58 | 40,080 | 6,040 | 72.5× avg |
| SPX $7,000 call | Mar 19, 2027 | 189d | $933.63 | 19.6% | 81 | 0.80 | 70,053 | 6,010 | 148.3× avg |
| SPX $7,800 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $4.20 | 9.7% | 22 | 0.09 | 45,116 | 5,884 | 10.9× avg |
| SPX $5,700 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $0.19 | 72.8% | 50 | -0.00 | 14,193 | 5,802 | 30.4× avg |
| SPX $7,650 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 98d | $192.44 | 14.8% | 3 | -0.43 | 13,181 | 5,643 | 73.3× avg |
| SPX $6,400 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $0.75 | 51.0% | 17 | -0.00 | 17,881 | 5,534 | 29.0× avg |
| SPX $7,650 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $56.26 | 11.7% | 60 | 0.54 | 24,654 | 5,492 | 100.3× avg |
| SPX $7,500 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 7d | $12.95 | 15.5% | 50 | -0.15 | 82,575 | 4,738 | 11.3× avg |
| SPX $7,200 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 35d | $28.65 | 18.8% | 4 | -0.12 | 22,600 | 4,492 | 31.1× 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 $5,950 put expiring in 7 days, with 15,000 contracts traded. Puts dominate the most-active list (15 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 $5,950 put expiring Sep 18, 2026, with 15,000 contracts traded as of Sep 11, 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.