UNH Option Overview

Unitedhealth Group Incorporated (UNH) options traded 80.05K contracts on Nov 4, 2026, in line with the 20-day average of 73.78K, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 33.5%, in the lower part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $401.43, 1.9% below the $409.35 close.

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How actively are UNH options traded?

47.88K calls and 32.17K puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 80.05K contracts in total. Open interest was 889.63K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 71.17K contracts per day. The UNH option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is UNH implied volatility high right now?

Unitedhealth IV rank is 30, so its 30-day implied volatility of 33.5% is in the lower part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 24.6% on May 7, 2026 to 54.2% on Mar 27, 2026. See the UNH implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the UNH put/call ratio?

The Unitedhealth put/call volume ratio was 0.67 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.82. The UNH open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is UNH max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Unitedhealth options about one week from expiration was $401.43, 1.9% below the $409.35 close. The UNH max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

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

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 39.5%, options price a move of about ±$22.42 (±5.5%) over the next week, a range of roughly $386.93 to $431.77 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The UNH expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.