UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) Options Statistics & Positioning

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC (UNH) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 49.3%, an IV rank of 38 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$36.56 (±9.6%) move in UNH for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $357.5 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.84. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$379.01

52-week range

$257.59 – $435.80

ATM IV (30d)

49.3%

IV rank

38 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$36.56 (±9.6%)

Put/call OI

0.84

Max pain

$357.5

↓ 5.7% below close

Next earnings

Nov 2, 2026

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Most Active UNH Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
UNH $400 call	Oct 16, 2026	4d	$4.90	76.8%	4,396
UNH $330 put	Oct 16, 2026	4d	$0.65	82.2%	3,282
UNH $360 put	Oct 16, 2026	4d	$5.36	82.8%	3,252
UNH $330 put	Nov 20, 2026	39d	$2.58	37.5%	2,475
UNH $382.5 call	Oct 16, 2026	4d	$10.59	76.6%	2,473

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UNH Implied Volatility

49.3% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 38 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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UNH Open Interest

0.84 put/call OI ratio

489,881 calls and 413,718 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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UNH Max Pain

$357.5 max pain

5.7% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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UNH Gamma Exposure

$3.72B net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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UNH Options Volume

88,830 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.83 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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UNH Most Active Options

$380 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

UNH's next expected earnings date is Nov 2, 2026. Options currently price a ±$36.56 (±9.6%) move for the front expiration.

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UNH Options FAQ

When is UNH's next earnings date?

UNH's next expected earnings date is Nov 2, 2026. Options currently price a ±$36.56 (±9.6%) move for the front expiration.

How often is UNH options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated UNH 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.