APA Option Overview

APA Corporation (APA) options traded 8.55K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, above the 20-day average of 5.95K, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 50.5%, near the middle of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $48.86, 9.9% above the $44.46 close.

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How actively are APA options traded?

4.72K calls and 3.83K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 8.55K contracts in total. Open interest was 175.97K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 5.91K contracts per day. The APA option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is APA implied volatility high right now?

APA IV rank is 59, so its 30-day implied volatility of 50.5% is near the middle of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 34.1% on Dec 30, 2025 to 61.7% on Mar 30, 2026. See the APA implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the APA put/call ratio?

The APA put/call volume ratio was 0.81 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.50. The APA open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is APA max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for APA options about one week from expiration was $48.86, 9.9% above the $44.46 close. The APA max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is APA's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 69.6%, options price a move of about ±$4.28 (±9.6%) over the next week, a range of roughly $40.18 to $48.74 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The APA expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.