NOV Option Overview

NOV Inc (NOV) options traded 123 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well below the 20-day average of 802, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 46.8%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $19.15, 6.1% above the $18.04 close.

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NOV Options FAQ

How actively are NOV options traded?

112 calls and 11 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 123 contracts in total. Open interest was 31.14K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 714 contracts per day. The NOV option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is NOV implied volatility high right now?

NOV IV rank is 15, so its 30-day implied volatility of 46.8% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 23.4% on Aug 11, 2026 to 180.7% on Jul 17, 2026. See the NOV implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the NOV put/call ratio?

The NOV put/call volume ratio was 0.10 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.07. The NOV open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is NOV max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for NOV options about one week from expiration was $19.15, 6.1% above the $18.04 close. The NOV max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 52.6%, options price a move of about ±$1.31 (±7.3%) over the next week, a range of roughly $16.73 to $19.35 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The NOV expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.