VIX Options Statistics & Positioning

VIX options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 172.0%, an IV rank of 18 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$5.05 (±32.5%) move in VIX for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $19 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.34. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 8, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$15.56

52-week range

$13.47 – $30.75

ATM IV (30d)

172.0%

IV rank

18 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$5.05 (±32.5%)

Put/call OI

0.34

Call-heavy

Max pain

$19

↑ 22.1% above close

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Most Active VIX Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
VIX $16 put	Oct 21, 2026	13d	$0.15	0.0%	58,072
VIX $38 call	Oct 21, 2026	13d	$0.07	224.0%	40,114
VIX $25 call	Nov 18, 2026	41d	$0.89	151.5%	38,524
VIX $55 call	Nov 18, 2026	41d	$0.20	197.1%	25,046
VIX $17 put	Oct 21, 2026	13d	$0.57	0.0%	24,997

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VIX Implied Volatility

172.0% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 18 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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VIX Open Interest

0.34 put/call OI ratio

10,398,251 calls and 3,485,825 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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VIX Max Pain

$19 max pain

22.1% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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VIX Gamma Exposure

-$5.14B net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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VIX Options Volume

686,773 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.34 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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VIX Most Active Options

$16 top volume strike

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

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VIX Options FAQ

How often is VIX options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated VIX 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.