NDAQ Option Overview

Nasdaq Inc (NDAQ) options traded 1.35K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well below the 20-day average of 3.86K, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 25.9%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $104.57, 4.7% below the $109.71 close.

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NDAQ Options FAQ

How actively are NDAQ options traded?

866 calls and 479 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 1.35K contracts in total. Open interest was 32.28K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 3.47K contracts per day. The NDAQ option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is NDAQ implied volatility high right now?

Nasdaq IV rank is 10, so its 30-day implied volatility of 25.9% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 15.0% on Dec 29, 2025 to 125.8% on Jan 16, 2026. See the NDAQ implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the NDAQ put/call ratio?

The Nasdaq put/call volume ratio was 0.55 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.68. The NDAQ open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is NDAQ max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Nasdaq options about one week from expiration was $104.57, 4.7% below the $109.71 close. The NDAQ max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 28.9%, options price a move of about ±$4.39 (±4.0%) over the next week, a range of roughly $105.32 to $114.10 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The NDAQ expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.