XLK Options Statistics & Positioning

XLK options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 33.9%, an IV rank of 3 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$15.15 (±8.1%) move in XLK for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $160 and the put/call open interest ratio is 1.57. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$186.08

52-week range

$126.66 – $304.37

ATM IV (30d)

33.9%

IV rank

3 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$15.15 (±8.1%)

Put/call OI

1.57

Put-heavy

Max pain

$160

↓ 14.0% below close

Most Active XLK Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
XLK $170 put	Sep 18, 2026	70d	$4.70	37.2%	809
XLK $186 put	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$8.35	35.8%	519
XLK $186 call	Aug 21, 2026	42d	$9.00	34.5%	501
XLK $182 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$5.75	32.8%	422
XLK $170 put	Dec 18, 2026	161d	$9.05	35.3%	319

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XLK Implied Volatility

33.9% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 3 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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XLK Open Interest

1.57 put/call OI ratio

302,740 calls and 474,218 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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XLK Max Pain

$160 max pain

14.0% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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XLK Gamma Exposure

$4.01B net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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XLK Options Volume

13,026 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 1.06 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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XLK Most Active Options

$170 top volume strike

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

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XLK Options FAQ

How often is XLK options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated XLK 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.