SCHW Option Overview

The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) options traded 32.51K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, above the 20-day average of 23.57K, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 26.2%, in the lower part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $91.43, 2.1% below the $93.37 close.

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How actively are SCHW options traded?

19.44K calls and 13.07K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 32.51K contracts in total. Open interest was 489.48K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 22.89K contracts per day. The SCHW option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is SCHW implied volatility high right now?

Charles Schwab IV rank is 34, so its 30-day implied volatility of 26.2% is in the lower part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 20.2% on Aug 14, 2026 to 38.0% on Mar 30, 2026. See the SCHW implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the SCHW put/call ratio?

The Charles Schwab put/call volume ratio was 0.67 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.97. The SCHW open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is SCHW max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Charles Schwab options about one week from expiration was $91.43, 2.1% below the $93.37 close. The SCHW max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 30.0%, options price a move of about ±$3.87 (±4.1%) over the next week, a range of roughly $89.50 to $97.24 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The SCHW expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.