XEL Unusual Option Activity
Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) option volume on Nov 4, 2026 was 4.0% of open interest, well above the 20-day average of 1.1%. Calls made up 38.7% of the volume.
XEL Unusual Options FAQ
What makes option activity unusual?
Option activity is usually called unusual when a contract trades much more volume than its open interest, which can mean traders are opening new positions.
Is XEL seeing unusual options activity?
On Nov 4, 2026, Xcel Energy options traded 9.27K contracts against 232.3K open, a volume to open interest ratio of 0.04, well above its 20-day average. The table above lists the contracts with the highest ratios.
Are XEL traders trading more calls or puts?
Calls made up 38.7% of Xcel Energy option volume on Nov 4, 2026, a put/call ratio of 1.58, so puts outnumber calls. The XEL option volume chart shows calls and puts by strike.
What is Xcel Energy Inc?
Xcel Energy manages utilities serving 3.9 million electric customers and 2.2 million natural gas customers in eight states.