VIXW Options Statistics & Positioning

VIXW options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 206.9%, an IV rank of 73 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$9.35 (±62.2%) move in VIXW for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $17 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.20. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 11, 2026, 7:37 AM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$15.03

52-week range

$13.47 – $31.05

ATM IV (30d)

206.9%

IV rank

73 / 100

High

Expected move

±$9.35 (±62.2%)

Put/call OI

0.20

Call-heavy

Max pain

$17

↑ 13.1% above close

Most Active VIXW Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
VIXW $16 put	Jul 15, 2026	5d	$0.34	0.0%	3,298
VIXW $20 call	Jul 15, 2026	5d	$0.08	189.5%	2,437
VIXW $15 put	Jul 15, 2026	5d	$0.06	9.1%	2,165
VIXW $16 call	Jul 15, 2026	5d	$0.67	163.1%	1,742
VIXW $18 call	Jul 15, 2026	5d	$0.20	153.7%	1,708

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VIXW Implied Volatility

206.9% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 73 places implied volatility near the top of its 52-week range.

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VIXW Open Interest

0.20 put/call OI ratio

75,432 calls and 15,359 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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VIXW Max Pain

$17 max pain

13.1% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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VIXW Gamma Exposure

-$3.79M net GEX

Negative dealer gamma — hedging can currently amplify price swings.

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VIXW Options Volume

21,067 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.49 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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VIXW Most Active Options

$16 top volume strike

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

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VIXW Options FAQ

How often is VIXW options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated VIXW 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.