MTX Option Overview
Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX) options traded 4 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 2, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 31.6%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $71.73, 9.0% above the $65.82 close.
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MTX Options FAQ
How actively are MTX options traded?
4 calls and 0 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 4 contracts in total. Open interest was 396 contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 1 contracts per day. The MTX option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is MTX implied volatility high right now?
Minerals Technologies IV rank is 3, so its 30-day implied volatility of 31.6% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 27.4% on May 18, 2026 to 179.4% on Jan 16, 2026. See the MTX implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the MTX put/call ratio?
The Minerals Technologies put/call volume ratio was 0.00 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.51. The MTX open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is MTX max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Minerals Technologies options about one week from expiration was $71.73, 9.0% above the $65.82 close. The MTX max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is MTX's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 36.2%, options price a move of about ±$3.30 (±5.0%) over the next week, a range of roughly $62.52 to $69.12 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The MTX expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.