DOW Option Overview

Dow Inc (DOW) options traded 21.88K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 12.45K, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 39.4%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $32.14, 1.7% below the $32.71 close.

About DOW

DOW Options FAQ

How actively are DOW options traded?

13.7K calls and 8.19K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 21.88K contracts in total. Open interest was 448.48K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 12.64K contracts per day. The DOW option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is DOW implied volatility high right now?

Dow IV rank is 19, so its 30-day implied volatility of 39.4% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 34.0% on Oct 28, 2026 to 61.7% on Aug 10, 2026. See the DOW implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the DOW put/call ratio?

The Dow put/call volume ratio was 0.60 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.00. The DOW open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is DOW max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Dow options about one week from expiration was $32.14, 1.7% below the $32.71 close. The DOW max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 45.3%, options price a move of about ±$2.05 (±6.3%) over the next week, a range of roughly $30.66 to $34.76 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The DOW expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.