BMO Option Overview

Bank of Montreal (BMO) options traded 406 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, below the 20-day average of 498, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 23.7%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $177.80, close to the $177.46 close.

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BMO Options FAQ

How actively are BMO options traded?

276 calls and 130 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 406 contracts in total. Open interest was 19.96K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 471 contracts per day. The BMO option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is BMO implied volatility high right now?

Bank of Montreal IV rank is 7, so its 30-day implied volatility of 23.7% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 12.9% on Dec 19, 2025 to 159.4% on Jul 17, 2026. See the BMO implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the BMO put/call ratio?

The Bank of Montreal put/call volume ratio was 0.47 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.00. The BMO open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is BMO max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Bank of Montreal options about one week from expiration was $177.80, close to the $177.46 close. The BMO max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 22.7%, options price a move of about ±$5.58 (±3.1%) over the next week, a range of roughly $171.88 to $183.04 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The BMO expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.