XLV Options Statistics & Positioning

XLV options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 15.6%, an IV rank of 56 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$6.04 (±3.5%) move in XLV for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $154 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.86. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

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

Last close

$174.84

52-week range

$134.16 – $175.64

ATM IV (30d)

15.6%

IV rank

56 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$6.04 (±3.5%)

Put/call OI

0.86

Max pain

$154

↓ 11.9% below close

Most Active XLV Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
XLV $180 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$1.26	18.9%	1,457
XLV $170 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$1.27	0.0%	411
XLV $195 call	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$0.29	20.0%	397
XLV $90 call	Sep 4, 2026	11d	$84.17	0.0%	356
XLV $95 call	Sep 4, 2026	11d	$79.19	145.6%	356

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XLV Implied Volatility

15.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 56 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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XLV Open Interest

0.86 put/call OI ratio

250,571 calls and 215,194 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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XLV Max Pain

$154 max pain

11.9% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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XLV Gamma Exposure

$7.33B net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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XLV Options Volume

6,671 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.53 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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XLV Most Active Options

$180 top volume strike

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

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XLV Options FAQ

How often is XLV options data on this page updated?

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

OptiView publishes dedicated XLV 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.