ESS Option Overview

Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) options traded 108 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 59, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 21.5%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $268.78, 1.0% below the $271.57 close.

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ESS Options FAQ

How actively are ESS options traded?

13 calls and 95 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 108 contracts in total. Open interest was 1.38K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 60 contracts per day. The ESS option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is ESS implied volatility high right now?

ESS IV rank is 4, so its 30-day implied volatility of 21.5% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 16.8% on Oct 19, 2026 to 143.9% on Oct 16, 2026. See the ESS implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the ESS put/call ratio?

The ESS put/call volume ratio was 7.31 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.27. The ESS open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is ESS max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for ESS options about one week from expiration was $268.78, 1.0% below the $271.57 close. The ESS max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 22.3%, options price a move of about ±$8.40 (±3.1%) over the next week, a range of roughly $263.17 to $279.97 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The ESS expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.