MXL Option Overview

MaxLinear Inc (MXL) options traded 5.32K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, in line with the 20-day average of 4.97K, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 111.6%, in the lower part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $70.23, 23.4% above the $56.90 close.

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MXL Options FAQ

How actively are MXL options traded?

3.52K calls and 1.79K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 5.32K contracts in total. Open interest was 80.44K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 4.9K contracts per day. The MXL option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is MXL implied volatility high right now?

MaxLinear IV rank is 28, so its 30-day implied volatility of 111.6% is in the lower part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 48.8% on Dec 22, 2025 to 272.5% on Jul 17, 2026. See the MXL implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the MXL put/call ratio?

The MaxLinear put/call volume ratio was 0.51 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.77. The MXL open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is MXL max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for MaxLinear options about one week from expiration was $70.23, 23.4% above the $56.90 close. The MXL max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 119.3%, options price a move of about ±$9.40 (±16.5%) over the next week, a range of roughly $47.50 to $66.30 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The MXL expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.