PACB Option Overview

Pacific Biosciences of California Inc (PACB) options traded 926 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well below the 20-day average of 5.23K, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 152.6%, near the middle of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $2.01, 21.7% below the $2.57 close.

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PACB Options FAQ

How actively are PACB options traded?

778 calls and 148 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 926 contracts in total. Open interest was 234.64K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 8.26K contracts per day. The PACB option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is PACB implied volatility high right now?

Pacific Biosciences of California IV rank is 51, so its 30-day implied volatility of 152.6% is near the middle of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 54.9% on Aug 24, 2026 to 246.3% on Jul 29, 2026. See the PACB implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the PACB put/call ratio?

The Pacific Biosciences of California put/call volume ratio was 0.19 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.08. The PACB open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is PACB max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Pacific Biosciences of California options about one week from expiration was $2.01, 21.7% below the $2.57 close. The PACB max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 172.8%, options price a move of about ±$0.62 (±23.9%) over the next week, a range of roughly $1.95 to $3.19 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The PACB expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.