STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Most Active Options

The 25 most actively traded STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) 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 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

ContractExpirationDTELastIV IV rank (30d)DeltaOpen interestVolumevs 30d avg
STLD $250 call Aug 21, 2026 42d $6.90 46.2% 30 0.32 2,339 526 13.9× avg
STLD $240 put Aug 21, 2026 42d $21.10 44.5% 50 -0.59 92 84 15.5× avg
STLD $260 call Aug 21, 2026 42d $4.90 48.2% 43 0.24 145 59 1.6× avg
STLD $270 call Sep 18, 2026 70d $5.90 47.7% 26 0.25 186 41 7.2× avg
STLD $240 call Jul 17, 2026 7d $1.71 45.6% 5 0.23 605 40 3.7× avg
STLD $240 call Aug 21, 2026 42d $9.80 45.3% 29 0.41 96 23 2.7× avg
STLD $210 call Sep 18, 2026 70d $28.50 46.7% 33 0.71 49 19 7.4× avg
STLD $280 call Sep 18, 2026 70d $3.60 46.8% 23 0.19 275 16 2.8× avg
STLD $210 call Aug 21, 2026 42d $26.20 48.0% 37 0.73 47 11 4.3× avg
STLD $130 put Mar 19, 2027 252d $3.20 53.9% 10 -0.06 17 10 22.8× avg
STLD $230 call Jul 17, 2026 7d $5.00 45.1% 0 0.47 200 6 0.6× avg
STLD $250 call Jul 17, 2026 7d $0.55 57.4% 42 0.14 491 6 3.5× avg
STLD $240 call Sep 18, 2026 70d $13.20 46.0% 33 0.45 452 5 0.6× avg
STLD $230 call Aug 21, 2026 42d $13.90 47.0% 39 0.52 70 5 0.6× avg
STLD $260 call Jul 17, 2026 7d $0.18 73.4% 100 0.11 365 4 2.3× avg
STLD $270 call Aug 21, 2026 42d $3.30 49.2% 33 0.18 191 4 0.7× avg
STLD $230 put Jul 17, 2026 7d $6.85 43.7% 0 -0.53 172 3 0.3× avg
STLD $280 call Jul 17, 2026 7d $0.60 77.3% 0 0.03 60 3 3.0× avg
STLD $220 put Aug 21, 2026 42d $10.25 46.6% 74 -0.37 66 3 0.2× avg
STLD $200 put Sep 18, 2026 70d $6.65 48.9% 61 -0.23 73 2 0.2× avg
STLD $270 call Jul 17, 2026 7d $0.62 77.8% 1 0.07 290 2 2.0× avg
STLD $220 put Jul 17, 2026 7d $3.00 45.8% 0 -0.26 221 2 0.1× avg
STLD $240 put Jul 17, 2026 7d $14.21 49.5% 43 -0.75 228 2 0.2× avg
STLD $280 call Aug 21, 2026 42d $2.38 49.2% 32 0.13 138 2 0.3× avg
STLD $210 put Aug 21, 2026 42d $6.56 45.9% 40 -0.26 479 2 0.2× 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 STLD contract today is the $250 call expiring in 42 days, with 526 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (17 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. One of these contracts is running well ahead of the usual daily volume.

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STLD Options FAQ

Which STLD option contract is most active today?

The most traded STLD contract is the $250 call expiring Aug 21, 2026, with 526 contracts traded as of Jul 10, 2026.

How does OptiView rank the most active STLD options?

The table lists the 25 STLD 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.