ELS Option Overview

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc (ELS) options traded 49 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well below the 20-day average of 159, and calls and puts are about even. 30-day implied volatility was 22.6%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $60.00, 4.0% below the $62.52 close.

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ELS Options FAQ

How actively are ELS options traded?

24 calls and 25 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 49 contracts in total. Open interest was 2.94K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 142 contracts per day. The ELS option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is ELS implied volatility high right now?

Equity Lifestyle Properties IV rank is 4, so its 30-day implied volatility of 22.6% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 16.1% on Sep 24, 2026 to 169.2% on Jul 17, 2026. See the ELS implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the ELS put/call ratio?

The Equity Lifestyle Properties put/call volume ratio was 1.04 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls and puts are about even. The put/call open interest ratio was 1.58. The ELS open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is ELS max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Equity Lifestyle Properties options about one week from expiration was $60.00, 4.0% below the $62.52 close. The ELS max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 27.6%, options price a move of about ±$2.39 (±3.8%) over the next week, a range of roughly $60.13 to $64.91 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The ELS expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.