$RUT Option Overview

Russell 2000 ($RUT) options traded 99.49K contracts on Nov 6, 2026, above the 20-day average of 89.36K, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 22.8%, in the lower part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $2,810.00, 2.1% above the $2,753.30 close.

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$RUT Options FAQ

How actively are $RUT options traded?

41.77K calls and 57.72K puts traded on Nov 6, 2026, 99.49K contracts in total. Open interest was 889.95K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 90.42K contracts per day. The $RUT option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is $RUT implied volatility high right now?

$RUT IV rank is 38, so its 30-day implied volatility of 22.8% is in the lower part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 15.8% on Aug 13, 2026 to 34.0% on Mar 27, 2026. See the $RUT implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the $RUT put/call ratio?

The $RUT put/call volume ratio was 1.38 on Nov 6, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.59. The $RUT open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is $RUT max pain this week?

As of the Nov 6, 2026 close, max pain for $RUT options about one week from expiration was $2,810.00, 2.1% above the $2,753.30 close. The $RUT max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is $RUT's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 24.7%, options price a move of about ±$94.10 (±3.4%) over the next week, a range of roughly $2,659.20 to $2,847.40 from the Nov 6, 2026 close. The $RUT expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.