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IWM Options Chain – 2026-08-20

Detailed IWM options chain for 2026-08-20 – real-time call and put contracts with last price, bid/ask, volume, open interest, implied volatility, and in-the-money status.

Tip: Use this page together with the price chart, short-term prediction, and multi-expiry options overview to build a complete view of positioning and risk for IWM.

IWM Call Options — 2026-08-20 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for IWM – 2026-08-20 – and lists every available call and put contract in a clean chain view. Each row shows the contract symbol, last trade, bid/ask quotes, daily change, percentage change, trading volume, open interest, implied volatility (IV), and whether the option is currently in-the-money (ITM).

Traders often use a specific expiry’s options chain to identify key strike levels, unusual activity, and risk hedging behavior. High open interest around certain strikes or sudden spikes in volume can reveal where large traders and market makers are concentrating their positions for IWM into 2026-08-20.

This IWM 2026-08-20 options chain provides a complete strike-by-strike breakdown of pricing, liquidity and volatility. By comparing changes in volume, open interest distribution and IV across calls and puts, traders can understand where the market is positioning ahead of this specific expiration date.

IWM Call Options — 2026-08-20 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on IWM expiring on 2026-08-20. You can quickly compare strikes, pricing, liquidity (volume and open interest), and implied volatility to spot popular strike zones and potential directional bets.

Contract Strike Last Bid Ask Volume Open Int. Implied Vol ITM
IWM 260820C00306000 306.00 0.72 0.65 0.69 299 660 13.23%
IWM 260820C00310000 310.00 0.07 0.07 0.09 1361 558 13.48%
IWM 260820C00308000 308.00 0.23 0.23 0.26 74 512 13.14%
IWM 260820C00309000 309.00 0.13 0.12 0.15 143 467 13.18%
IWM 260820C00302000 302.00 2.9 2.79 2.9 43 370 15.26% YES
IWM 260820C00307000 307.00 0.42 0.39 0.43 75 316 13.11%
IWM 260820C00303000 303.00 2.23 2.08 2.19 98 236 14.61% YES
IWM 260820C00312000 312.00 0.02 0.02 0.03 100 236 13.97%
IWM 260820C00305000 305.00 1.06 1.03 1.06 852 212 13.45%
IWM 260820C00304000 304.00 1.59 1.5 1.55 498 185 13.82% YES
IWM 260820C00300000 300.00 4.4 4.38 4.62 55 111 17.90% YES
IWM 260820C00299000 299.00 5.32 5.28 5.53 18 92 19.24% YES
IWM 260820C00301000 301.00 3.64 3.56 3.69 22 89 15.99% YES
IWM 260820C00316000 316.00 0.05 0 0.01 0 69 17.19%
IWM 260820C00313000 313.00 0.02 0.01 0.02 15 63 14.45%
IWM 260820C00311000 311.00 0.05 0.04 0.05 89 46 13.58%
IWM 260820C00315000 315.00 0.01 0 0.01 16 40 15.82%
IWM 260820C00314000 314.00 0.01 0 0.01 171 21 14.45%
IWM 260820C00297000 297.00 6.9 7.16 7.41 1 19 21.97% YES
IWM 260820C00296000 296.00 9.05 8.13 8.38 1 19 23.58% YES
IWM 260820C00298000 298.00 6.46 6.2 6.46 2 18 20.56% YES
IWM 260820C00293000 293.00 11.02 11.06 11.31 0 14 28.17% YES
IWM 260820C00295000 295.00 9.63 9.11 9.35 5 11 25.05% YES
IWM 260820C00294000 294.00 9.71 10.08 10.33 2 9 26.66% YES
IWM 260820C00290000 290.00 15.04 14.03 14.27 0 5 32.81% YES
IWM 260820C00321000 321.00 0.02 0 0.01 0 4 23.05%
IWM 260820C00287000 287.00 15.9 16.95 17.31 0 4 39.84% YES
IWM 260820C00320000 320.00 0.01 0 0.01 0 3 21.88%
IWM 260820C00292000 292.00 12.6 12.05 12.3 0 2 29.88% YES
IWM 260820C00291000 291.00 12.39 13.04 13.28 0 2 31.25% YES
IWM 260820C00266000 266.00 38.21 37.91 38.27 0 1 58.98% YES
IWM 260820C00230000 230.00 71.08 73.9 74.25 1 1 106.25% YES
IWM 260820C00319000 319.00 0.02 0 0.01 0 1 20.70%
IWM 260820C00318000 318.00 0.04 0 0.01 0 1 19.53%
IWM 260820C00264000 264.00 40.47 39.91 40.27 0 1 61.72% YES

IWM Put Options Chain – 2026-08-20

The table below lists all put options on IWM expiring on 2026-08-20. Use it to track downside protection demand, hedge activity, and deep out-of-the-money puts that may indicate tail-risk hedging or speculation.

Contract Strike Last Bid Ask Volume Open Int. Implied Vol ITM
IWM 260820P00296000 296.00 0.17 0.15 0.17 475 2648 20.12%
IWM 260820P00299000 299.00 0.32 0.31 0.33 300 725 17.07%
IWM 260820P00280000 280.00 0.14 0.01 0.02 2 702 36.72%
IWM 260820P00300000 300.00 0.43 0.4 0.44 3749 615 16.31%
IWM 260820P00304000 304.00 1.45 1.44 1.49 419 601 13.82%
IWM 260820P00292000 292.00 0.08 0.08 0.09 45 547 24.51%
IWM 260820P00291000 291.00 0.07 0.06 0.08 57 352 25.68%
IWM 260820P00298000 298.00 0.26 0.24 0.26 218 342 18.07%
IWM 260820P00288000 288.00 0.04 0.04 0.05 13 342 28.52%
IWM 260820P00290000 290.00 0.07 0.06 0.07 248 317 26.76%
IWM 260820P00297000 297.00 0.21 0.18 0.21 54 242 19.09%
IWM 260820P00301000 301.00 0.56 0.55 0.59 495 241 15.53%
IWM 260820P00267000 267.00 0.02 0 0.01 0 221 51.56%
IWM 260820P00293000 293.00 0.1 0.09 0.1 266 217 23.24%
IWM 260820P00302000 302.00 0.75 0.76 0.8 220 211 14.84%
IWM 260820P00303000 303.00 1.08 1.04 1.09 618 209 14.23%
IWM 260820P00295000 295.00 0.13 0.13 0.14 297 160 21.14%
IWM 260820P00287000 287.00 0.02 0.03 0.05 8 155 30.08%
IWM 260820P00289000 289.00 0.05 0.05 0.06 259 143 27.74%
IWM 260820P00271000 271.00 0.03 0 0.01 0 130 46.09%
IWM 260820P00294000 294.00 0.12 0.1 0.12 339 113 22.27%
IWM 260820P00305000 305.00 1.97 1.93 1.98 317 99 13.28% YES
IWM 260820P00277000 277.00 0.02 0 0.02 288 32 40.63%
IWM 260820P00279000 279.00 0.03 0.01 0.02 0 31 37.89%
IWM 260820P00311000 311.00 7.38 6.92 7.17 10 31 18.90% YES
IWM 260820P00285000 285.00 0.02 0.02 0.03 4 30 31.06%
IWM 260820P00282000 282.00 0.01 0.01 0.02 30 30 33.59%
IWM 260820P00306000 306.00 2.75 2.56 2.67 26 30 13.65% YES
IWM 260820P00307000 307.00 3.85 3.28 3.43 42 28 13.87% YES
IWM 260820P00308000 308.00 4.41 4.09 4.31 33 16 14.82% YES
IWM 260820P00286000 286.00 0.04 0.03 0.04 5 14 30.66%
IWM 260820P00272000 272.00 0.03 0 0.01 0 11 44.53%
IWM 260820P00309000 309.00 5.37 4.99 5.24 0 11 16.02% YES
IWM 260820P00274000 274.00 0.03 0 0.01 0 10 42.19%
IWM 260820P00284000 284.00 0.03 0.02 0.03 288 8 32.42%
IWM 260820P00275000 275.00 0.04 0 0.01 5 6 40.63%
IWM 260820P00278000 278.00 0.14 0.01 0.02 0 6 39.45%
IWM 260820P00260000 260.00 0.03 0 0.01 0 3 60.94%
IWM 260820P00270000 270.00 0.07 0 0.01 0 3 46.88%
IWM 260820P00310000 310.00 5.23 5.94 6.19 0 3 17.26% YES
IWM 260820P00250000 250.00 0.02 0 0.01 0 2 75.00%
IWM 260820P00283000 283.00 0.03 0.01 0.03 301 2 33.99%
IWM 260820P00281000 281.00 0.07 0.01 0.02 0 2 35.16%
IWM 260820P00255000 255.00 0.01 0 0.01 0 1 67.19%
IWM 260820P00269000 269.00 0.05 0 0.01 0 1 48.44%
IWM 260820P00313000 313.00 12.49 8.92 9.17 0 1 22.75% YES
IWM 260820P00318000 318.00 14.31 13.92 14.17 0 1 31.74% YES

IWM 2026-08-20 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this IWM options chain for 2026-08-20 show?

This page displays the full IWM options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-08-20. Both call and put tables include contract symbols, last trade price, bid/ask quotes, daily change and percentage change, trading volume, open interest, implied volatility, and an in-the-money (ITM) flag. It is designed to give you a complete snapshot of how the market is pricing risk and direction for this specific expiry.

2. How can I use this IWM options chain around key events?

Around earnings, macro data releases, or company-specific news, traders often focus on a single expiration such as 2026-08-20. By monitoring changes in implied volatility, volume, and open interest for each strike, you can see where traders are concentrating their bets and hedges. Large shifts in activity on out-of-the-money calls or puts can be early signs of expected volatility or directional moves in IWM.

3. What is the difference between in-the-money and out-of-the-money options here?

The ITM column highlights whether a contract is currently in-the-money for IWM: call options are ITM when their strike is below the current stock price, while put options are ITM when their strike is above the current stock price. ITM contracts have intrinsic value, while out-of-the-money options are purely time and volatility value. This distinction helps you quickly identify which strikes are already “in the money” for this expiry.

4. How should I read implied volatility (IV) in this IWM options table?

Implied volatility reflects how much movement the market expects for IWM between now and 2026-08-20. Higher IV typically means options are more expensive and the market is pricing in larger potential moves. You can compare IV across strikes and between calls and puts to identify skew – for example, expensive downside puts may indicate demand for crash protection, while rich upside calls can signal speculative interest.

5. Can this single-expiry chain replace a full multi-expiry options overview?

No. This 2026-08-20 options chain gives a granular view for one maturity only. For a complete picture of positioning in IWM, you should also review the multi-expiry options overview where you can compare put/call ratios, total open interest and volume across different expiration dates. Combining both perspectives helps you understand whether traders are focused on very short-term moves or longer-dated themes.

6. How often is this IWM options chain for 2026-08-20 updated?

The IWM options data on this page is refreshed regularly during market hours to reflect the latest trades, mid-market quotes, and open interest updates. Intraday changes in volume, open interest, and implied volatility can provide important signals about how sentiment and risk pricing are evolving as 2026-08-20 approaches.