The open interest (OI) on the 21-Aug-26 18.00 strike increased by 11,410 call contracts and decreased by 15 puts. The total OI for the expiration was increased by 11,268. View Open Interest
30-Day Downside Put Protection goes to its Highest Mark in 6 weeks
The cost to protect downside risk climbed to 2.7%, the highest level since Apr 2, 2026 when it was at 2.7%. The 52-Week average is 2.1% and the 52-Week range is 1.1% - 4.9%.
30-day Implied Volatility (IV30) Climbs to its Highest Mark in 6 weeks
The IV30 rose to 25.1, the highest level since Apr 2, 2026 when it reached 24.7. Stock Option traders are pricing in an average daily move of ±1.6%. The 52-Week historical volatility is 13.6 with an average daily move of ±0.9%. View Implied Vol
30-Day Downside Put Protection goes to its Highest Mark in 2 months
The cost to protect downside risk climbed to 2.7%, the highest level since Mar 31, 2026 when it was at 2.7%. The 52-Week average is 2.1% and the 52-Week range is 1.1% - 4.9%.
