MUR Option Overview
Murphy Oil Corp (MUR) options traded 943 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, in line with the 20-day average of 864, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 56.7%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $40.16, 11.7% above the $35.95 close.
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MUR Options FAQ
How actively are MUR options traded?
776 calls and 167 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 943 contracts in total. Open interest was 12.79K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 880 contracts per day. The MUR option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is MUR implied volatility high right now?
Murphy Oil IV rank is 17, so its 30-day implied volatility of 56.7% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 30.6% on Dec 26, 2025 to 184.8% on Jul 17, 2026. See the MUR implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the MUR put/call ratio?
The Murphy Oil put/call volume ratio was 0.22 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.40. The MUR open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is MUR max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Murphy Oil options about one week from expiration was $40.16, 11.7% above the $35.95 close. The MUR max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is MUR's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 63.8%, options price a move of about ±$3.17 (±8.8%) over the next week, a range of roughly $32.78 to $39.12 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The MUR expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.