VYM Most Active Options
The 25 most actively traded VYM 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 Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active VYM Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VYM $168 call | Aug 21, 2026 | 42d | $0.50 | 11.3% | 40 | 0.15 | 81 | 41 | 0.5× avg |
| VYM $165 call | Aug 21, 2026 | 42d | $0.85 | 11.4% | 41 | 0.29 | 24 | 34 | 0.4× avg |
| VYM $160 put | Jul 17, 2026 | 7d | $0.30 | 9.9% | 0 | -0.30 | 33 | 17 | 3.7× avg |
| VYM $151 put | Jul 17, 2026 | 7d | $0.40 | 31.4% | 11 | -0.06 | 22 | 10 | 17.6× avg |
| VYM $163 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 189d | $5.00 | 13.1% | 51 | 0.50 | 23 | 10 | 2.1× avg |
| VYM $160 call | Jul 17, 2026 | 7d | $1.57 | 9.7% | 35 | 0.70 | 501 | 6 | 0.4× avg |
| VYM $168 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 98d | $1.60 | 11.2% | 15 | 0.27 | 168 | 5 | 1.0× avg |
| VYM $150 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 98d | $1.62 | 16.4% | 23 | -0.18 | 254 | 5 | 2.5× avg |
| VYM $161 call | Aug 21, 2026 | 42d | $2.78 | 11.1% | 36 | 0.53 | 2 | 5 | 0.1× avg |
| VYM $164 call | Aug 21, 2026 | 42d | $1.44 | 12.7% | 65 | 0.36 | 37 | 5 | 0.1× avg |
| VYM $165 call | Jul 17, 2026 | 7d | $0.10 | 12.9% | 15 | 0.09 | 484 | 5 | 1.1× avg |
| VYM $170 call | Aug 21, 2026 | 42d | $0.15 | 15.8% | 48 | 0.17 | 3 | 4 | 2.3× avg |
| VYM $153 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 98d | $1.65 | 15.2% | 61 | -0.23 | 197 | 2 | 1.4× avg |
| VYM $166 call | Aug 21, 2026 | 42d | $0.81 | 10.6% | 28 | 0.22 | 9,961 | 2 | 0.0× avg |
| VYM $156 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 98d | $2.10 | 14.6% | 51 | -0.30 | 5 | 2 | 1.4× avg |
| VYM $153 put | Jan 15, 2027 | 189d | $3.01 | 14.6% | 51 | -0.27 | 3 | 2 | 1.4× avg |
| VYM $157 put | Aug 21, 2026 | 42d | $0.94 | 11.3% | 29 | -0.23 | 5 | 1 | 0.3× avg |
| VYM $155 put | Jul 17, 2026 | 7d | $0.36 | 18.0% | 42 | -0.06 | 129 | 1 | 0.2× avg |
| VYM $152 put | Aug 21, 2026 | 42d | $0.44 | 15.8% | 5 | -0.13 | 8 | 1 | 0.4× avg |
| VYM $155 call | Jul 17, 2026 | 7d | $6.26 | 21.4% | 78 | 0.91 | 86 | 1 | 0.1× avg |
| VYM $153 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 98d | $10.20 | 16.6% | 34 | 0.75 | 32 | 1 | 1.2× avg |
| VYM $169 call | Oct 16, 2026 | 98d | $1.40 | 13.8% | 63 | 0.28 | 10 | 1 | 0.2× avg |
| VYM $156 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 189d | $9.99 | 15.5% | 56 | 0.66 | 3 | 1 | 0.5× avg |
| VYM $165 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 189d | $4.70 | 12.7% | 43 | 0.45 | 416 | 1 | 0.2× avg |
| VYM $175 call | Jan 15, 2027 | 189d | $1.40 | 11.2% | 16 | 0.19 | 5 | 1 | 0.7× 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 VYM contract today is the $168 call expiring in 42 days, with 41 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (16 of the top 25), showing where trading interest concentrates.
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VYM Options FAQ
Which VYM option contract is most active today?
The most traded VYM contract is the $168 call expiring Aug 21, 2026, with 41 contracts traded as of Jul 10, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active VYM options?
The table lists the 25 VYM 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.
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