AU Option Overview

AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) options traded 7.2K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 1.68K, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 47.8%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $85.00, 3.3% below the $87.90 close.

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AU Options FAQ

How actively are AU options traded?

5.23K calls and 1.97K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 7.2K contracts in total. Open interest was 89.22K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 1.6K contracts per day. The AU option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is AU implied volatility high right now?

AngloGold Ashanti IV rank is 2, so its 30-day implied volatility of 47.8% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 45.0% on Oct 9, 2026 to 189.7% on Jul 17, 2026. See the AU implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the AU put/call ratio?

The AngloGold Ashanti put/call volume ratio was 0.38 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.68. The AU open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is AU max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for AngloGold Ashanti options about one week from expiration was $85.00, 3.3% below the $87.90 close. The AU max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 45.9%, options price a move of about ±$5.58 (±6.4%) over the next week, a range of roughly $82.32 to $93.48 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The AU expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.