STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Options Statistics & Positioning

STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 45.1%, an IV rank of 29 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$14.30 (±6.2%) move in STLD for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $210 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.59. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$228.88

52-week range

$121.36 – $285.02

ATM IV (30d)

45.1%

IV rank

29 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$14.30 (±6.2%)

Put/call OI

0.59

Call-heavy

Max pain

$210

↓ 8.2% below close

Next earnings

Aug 6, 2026

Most Active STLD Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
STLD $250 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$6.90	46.2%	526
STLD $240 put	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$21.10	44.5%	84
STLD $260 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$4.90	48.2%	59
STLD $270 call	Sep 18, 2026	70d	$5.90	47.7%	41
STLD $240 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$1.71	45.6%	40

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STLD Implied Volatility

45.1% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 29 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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STLD Open Interest

0.59 put/call OI ratio

18,359 calls and 10,835 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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STLD Max Pain

$210 max pain

8.2% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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STLD Gamma Exposure

$309.22M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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STLD Options Volume

902 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.15 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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STLD Most Active Options

$250 top volume strike

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

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Upcoming Earnings

STLD's next expected earnings date is Aug 6, 2026. Options currently price a ±$14.30 (±6.2%) move for the front expiration.

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STLD Options FAQ

When is STLD's next earnings date?

STLD's next expected earnings date is Aug 6, 2026. Options currently price a ±$14.30 (±6.2%) move for the front expiration.

How often is STLD options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated STLD 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.