XOP Options Volume

12,047 XOP option contracts changed hands in the latest session, at a put/call volume ratio of 1.13. This page tracks how actively XOP 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
$186.30
52-week range
$123.31 – $189.51
ATM IV (30d)
31.8%
IV rank
59 / 100
Moderate
Expected move
±$15.48 (±8.3%)
Put/call OI
1.69
Put-heavy
Max pain
$170
↓ 8.7% below close

Options Volume & Premium Flow

Total options volume12,047
Call volume5,644
Put volume6,403
Put/call volume ratio1.13
Listed contracts1,960
Call premium traded$3.37M
Put premium traded$1.56M
Premium put/call ratio0.46
Open interest rank (31 day)65 / 100
Skew rank (31 day)39 / 100

XOP Options Volume Trend

043.3K86.6K129.9K173.3KFeb '26May '26Aug '26

XOP total options volume per session, past year.

0.007.8515.7023.5531.39Feb '26May '26Aug '26

XOP put/call volume ratio, past year.

XOP Unusual Options Activity

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

ContractExpirationLastIV Open interestVolumevs 30d avg
XOP $170 put Sep 18, 2026 $1.30 5,488 2,749 54.5× avg
XOP $175 put Sep 18, 2026 $2.35 500.0% 1,471 846 21.6× avg
XOP $205 call Aug 28, 2026 $0.11 0.0% 994 711 22.0× avg
XOP $180 put Sep 18, 2026 $3.70 7,699 589 13.2× avg
XOP $210 call Oct 16, 2026 $2.18 269 521 13.5× avg
XOP $140 put Jan 15, 2027 $1.48 2,331 500 54.4× avg

With a put/call volume ratio of 1.13, today's trading is roughly balanced between calls and puts. Measured in dollars rather than contracts, $3.37M of call premium and $1.56M of put premium changed hands — the larger premium flow is on the call side. 6 contracts are trading at least three times their own 30-day average volume — activity worth a closer look.

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XOP Options FAQ

How many XOP options traded today?

12,047 XOP option contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026 — 5,644 calls and 6,403 puts.

Is there unusual options activity in XOP today?

Yes — 6 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.