XLK Options Volume

27,157 XLK option contracts changed hands in the latest session, at a put/call volume ratio of 2.23. This page tracks how actively XLK options trade — contracts and dollars — and flags individual contracts running far above their own 30-day average volume.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close
$179.98
52-week range
$127.59 – $198.17
ATM IV (30d)
25.7%
IV rank
1 / 100
Low
Expected move
±$13.68 (±7.6%)
Put/call OI
1.21
Put-heavy
Max pain
$165
↓ 8.3% below close

Options Volume & Premium Flow

Total options volume27,157
Call volume8,403
Put volume18,754
Put/call volume ratio2.23
Listed contracts2,842
Call premium traded$6.32M
Put premium traded$5.67M
Premium put/call ratio0.90
Open interest rank (31 day)20 / 100
Skew rank (31 day)65 / 100

XLK Options Volume Trend

029.4K58.9K88.3K117.7KFeb '26May '26Aug '26

XLK total options volume per session, past year.

0.001.693.385.086.77Feb '26May '26Aug '26

XLK put/call volume ratio, past year.

XLK Unusual Options Activity

Contracts trading at least 3× their own 30-day average volume (minimum 500 contracts):

ContractExpirationLastIV Open interestVolumevs 30d avg
XLK $175 put Sep 18, 2026 $2.68 27.5% 5,005 2,197 77.5× avg
XLK $183 call Sep 25, 2026 $4.30 25.2% 18 1,152 35.6× avg
XLK $140 put Jan 21, 2028 $7.50 34.0% 2,644 900 56.3× avg
XLK $144 put Dec 18, 2026 $1.72 34.5% 96 795 49.7× avg
XLK $169 put Aug 28, 2026 $0.17 39.4% 49 791 24.5× avg
XLK $165 put Sep 18, 2026 $0.94 31.0% 3,430 787 23.1× avg
XLK $185 put Sep 18, 2026 $7.21 23.7% 2,707 786 39.6× avg
XLK $172.5 put Sep 18, 2026 $2.25 28.4% 1,904 774 27.3× avg
XLK $180 put Sep 18, 2026 $5.20 26.2% 2,278 691 24.4× avg
XLK $155 put Nov 20, 2026 $2.22 32.4% 666 22.0× avg

With a put/call volume ratio of 2.23, today's trading is tilted toward puts. Measured in dollars rather than contracts, $6.32M of call premium and $5.67M of put premium changed hands — the larger premium flow is on the call side. 10 contracts are trading at least three times their own 30-day average volume — activity worth a closer look.

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XLK Options FAQ

How many XLK options traded today?

27,157 XLK option contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026 — 8,403 calls and 18,754 puts.

Is there unusual options activity in XLK today?

Yes — 10 contracts are trading at least three times their 30-day average volume as of Aug 24, 2026. OptiView flags a contract as unusual when today's volume runs at 3× its own average with at least 500 contracts traded.

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.