MKTX Option Overview

MarketAxess Holdings Inc (MKTX) options traded 209 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, below the 20-day average of 236, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 8.8%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $139.75, 15.6% below the $165.63 close.

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MKTX Options FAQ

How actively are MKTX options traded?

206 calls and 3 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 209 contracts in total. Open interest was 6.79K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 227 contracts per day. The MKTX option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is MKTX implied volatility high right now?

MarketAxess IV rank is 3, so its 30-day implied volatility of 8.8% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 2.9% on Aug 20, 2026 to 184.0% on Jul 17, 2026. See the MKTX implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the MKTX put/call ratio?

The MarketAxess put/call volume ratio was 0.01 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.12. The MKTX open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is MKTX max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for MarketAxess options about one week from expiration was $139.75, 15.6% below the $165.63 close. The MKTX max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 9.2%, options price a move of about ±$2.11 (±1.3%) over the next week, a range of roughly $163.52 to $167.74 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The MKTX expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.