Vale S.A. (VALE) Options Statistics & Positioning

Vale S.A. (VALE) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 35.4%, an IV rank of 21 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$0.92 (±6.1%) move in VALE for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $15 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.09. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$15.02

52-week range

$10.17 – $17.84

ATM IV (30d)

35.4%

IV rank

21 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$0.92 (±6.1%)

Put/call OI

1.09

Max pain

$15

↓ 0.1% below close

Most Active VALE Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
VALE $17 call	Jan 15, 2027	144d	$0.62	34.6%	52,088
VALE $20 call	Jan 15, 2027	144d	$0.16	33.2%	6,979
VALE $15 call	Jan 15, 2027	144d	$1.38	35.9%	6,482
VALE $15 put	Dec 18, 2026	116d	$1.15	35.5%	6,325
VALE $20 call	Jan 21, 2028	515d	$0.96	32.0%	5,692

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VALE Implied Volatility

35.4% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 21 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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VALE Open Interest

1.09 put/call OI ratio

683,471 calls and 746,469 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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VALE Max Pain

$15 max pain

0.1% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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VALE Gamma Exposure

$360.53M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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VALE Options Volume

117,036 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.27 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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VALE Most Active Options

$17 top volume strike

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VALE Options FAQ

How often is VALE options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated VALE 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.