XLU Options Volume

23,425 XLU option contracts changed hands in the latest session, at a put/call volume ratio of 3.17. This page tracks how actively XLU options trade — contracts and dollars — and flags individual contracts running far above their own 30-day average volume.

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

Last close
$45.53
52-week range
$41.88 – $92.88
ATM IV (30d)
16.4%
IV rank
9 / 100
Low
Expected move
±$1.46 (±3.2%)
Put/call OI
2.39
Put-heavy
Max pain
$44
↓ 3.4% below close

Options Volume & Premium Flow

Total options volume23,425
Call volume5,623
Put volume17,802
Put/call volume ratio3.17
Listed contracts1,426
Call premium traded$493.41K
Put premium traded$373.43K
Premium put/call ratio0.76
Open interest rank (31 day)64 / 100
Skew rank (31 day)5 / 100

XLU Options Volume Trend

046.5K93K139.5K186.1KFeb '26May '26Jul '26

XLU total options volume per session, past year.

0.001.933.865.807.73Feb '26May '26Jul '26

XLU put/call volume ratio, past year.

XLU Unusual Options Activity

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

ContractExpirationLastIV Open interestVolumevs 30d avg
XLU $40 put Sep 18, 2026 $0.11 20.4% 1,787 7,002 109.8× avg
XLU $44 put Jul 24, 2026 $0.14 25.4% 126 3,511 20.7× avg
XLU $45.5 put Jul 17, 2026 $0.37 10.1% 987 1,776 7.2× avg
XLU $45 put Jul 17, 2026 $0.08 12.3% 3,649 1,349 5.5× avg
XLU $44.5 put Sep 18, 2026 $0.80 27.1% 8,565 1,148 5.2× avg

With a put/call volume ratio of 3.17, today's trading is tilted toward puts. Measured in dollars rather than contracts, $493.41K of call premium and $373.43K of put premium changed hands — the larger premium flow is on the call side. 5 contracts are trading at least three times their own 30-day average volume — activity worth a closer look.

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XLU Options FAQ

How many XLU options traded today?

23,425 XLU option contracts traded as of Jul 10, 2026 — 5,623 calls and 17,802 puts.

Is there unusual options activity in XLU today?

Yes — 5 contracts are trading at least three times their 30-day average volume as of Jul 10, 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.