VIXW Most Active Options

The 25 most actively traded VIXW 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 Aug 24, 2026, 3:57 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close
$15.83
52-week range
$13.47 – $30.75
ATM IV (30d)
139.5%
IV rank
22 / 100
Low
Expected move
±$3.47 (±21.9%)
Put/call OI
0.43
Call-heavy
Max pain
$16
↑ 1.1% above close

Most Active VIXW Contracts

ContractExpirationDTELastIV IV rank (30d)DeltaOpen interestVolumevs 30d avg
VIXW $18 call Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.08 176.1% 24 0.16 6,525 3,535 1.6× avg
VIXW $15 put Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.03 0.0% 0 1.00 29,263 1,580 5.1× avg
VIXW $16 call Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.42 101.3% 0 0.46 8,434 1,492 0.5× avg
VIXW $19 call Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.09 3,872 1,386
VIXW $17 call Sep 2, 2026 9d $0.80 0.0% 0 1.00 1,721 1,350 2.5× avg
VIXW $22 call Sep 2, 2026 9d $0.25 168.5% 82 0.13 1,177 1,067 2.3× avg
VIXW $20 call Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.04 0.0% 0 1.00 17,885 1,059 1.9× avg
VIXW $14.5 put Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.02 75.8% 38 -0.05 18,007 943 3.0× avg
VIXW $24 call Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.03 288.1% 58 0.02 4,861 759 25.8× avg
VIXW $17 call Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.20 145.8% 0 0.26 3,788 720 0.3× avg
VIXW $15 call Sep 23, 2026 30d $3.35 185.8% 33 0.65 502 714 17.6× avg
VIXW $18 call Sep 2, 2026 9d $0.55 158.7% 77 0.35 2,379 663 1.2× avg
VIXW $17 put Aug 26, 2026 2d $1.03 0.0% 0 -1.00 1,105 657 0.2× avg
VIXW $16 call Sep 2, 2026 9d $1.20 139.5% 27 0.53 2,303 612 1.3× avg
VIXW $20 call Sep 2, 2026 9d $0.35 0.0% 0 1.00 4,136 597 1.3× avg
VIXW $16 put Sep 2, 2026 9d $0.34 500.0% 100 0.00 1,155 416 0.1× avg
VIXW $21 call Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.03 254.9% 66 0.06 5,541 393 0.7× avg
VIXW $16 put Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.30 113.3% 24 0.47 8,376 389 0.1× avg
VIXW $17 put Sep 2, 2026 9d $0.90 407 288
VIXW $15 call Aug 26, 2026 2d $1.18 29 3,373 260 0.2× avg
VIXW $19 call Sep 2, 2026 9d $0.42 23 402 254 0.5× avg
VIXW $30 call Aug 26, 2026 2d $0.01 0.0% 0 1.00 953 241 8.2× avg
VIXW $30 call Sep 23, 2026 30d $0.40 62 4,010 219 3.6× avg
VIXW $25 call Sep 23, 2026 30d $0.60 654 212
VIXW $24 call Sep 23, 2026 30d $0.72 152.2% 44 0.23 1,351 208 7.3× 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 VIXW contract today is the $18 call expiring in 2 days, with 3,535 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (19 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates. 4 of these contracts are running well ahead of the usual daily volume.

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VIXW Options FAQ

Which VIXW option contract is most active today?

The most traded VIXW contract is the $18 call expiring Aug 26, 2026, with 3,535 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.

How does OptiView rank the most active VIXW options?

The table lists the 25 VIXW 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.