ESS Unusual Option Activity
Essex Property Trust Inc (ESS) option volume on Nov 4, 2026 was 7.8% of open interest, well above the 20-day average of 3.7%. Calls made up 12.0% of the volume.
ESS Unusual Options FAQ
What makes option activity unusual?
Option activity is usually called unusual when a contract trades much more volume than its open interest, which can mean traders are opening new positions.
Is ESS seeing unusual options activity?
On Nov 4, 2026, ESS options traded 108 contracts against 1.38K open, a volume to open interest ratio of 0.08, well above its 20-day average. The table above lists the contracts with the highest ratios.
Are ESS traders trading more calls or puts?
Calls made up 12.0% of ESS option volume on Nov 4, 2026, a put/call ratio of 7.31, so puts outnumber calls. The ESS option volume chart shows calls and puts by strike.
What is Essex Property Trust Inc?
Essex Property Trust owns a portfolio of 258 apartment communities with over 62,000 units.