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IWM Options Chain – 2026-08-26

Detailed IWM options chain for 2026-08-26 – 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 — 2026-08-26 Expiration

This page focuses on a single options expiration date for IWM – 2026-08-26 – 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 2026-08-26.

This IWM 2026-08-26 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 — 2026-08-26 Expiration

The table below shows all call options on IWM expiring on 2026-08-26. 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 260826C00303000 303.00 3.28 3.19 3.3 240 138 14.39% YES
IWM 260826C00306000 306.00 1.64 1.61 1.67 112 124 13.20%
IWM 260826C00315000 315.00 0.2 0.09 0.11 0 94 13.09%
IWM 260826C00304000 304.00 2.51 2.59 2.66 17 78 13.81% YES
IWM 260826C00310000 310.00 0.46 0.49 0.53 307 76 12.62%
IWM 260826C00313000 313.00 0.2 0.18 0.21 5 66 12.84%
IWM 260826C00307000 307.00 1.31 1.23 1.29 33 54 13.00%
IWM 260826C00314000 314.00 0.16 0.13 0.16 26 53 13.09%
IWM 260826C00309000 309.00 0.63 0.68 0.73 1 32 12.75%
IWM 260826C00301000 301.00 4.45 4.54 4.7 7 30 15.39% YES
IWM 260826C00300000 300.00 5.58 5.3 5.47 4 26 15.93% YES
IWM 260826C00302000 302.00 3.68 3.84 3.97 2 19 14.86% YES
IWM 260826C00308000 308.00 0.95 0.92 0.98 26 14 12.85%
IWM 260826C00305000 305.00 2.1 2.06 2.13 23 14 13.49%
IWM 260826C00311000 311.00 0.35 0.35 0.39 53 14 12.65%
IWM 260826C00320000 320.00 0.05 0.02 0.04 2 9 15.04%
IWM 260826C00317000 317.00 0.09 0.05 0.07 1 7 13.77%
IWM 260826C00312000 312.00 0.23 0.25 0.29 71 7 12.77%
IWM 260826C00321000 321.00 0.06 0.02 0.03 0 3 15.24%
IWM 260826C00316000 316.00 0.07 0.07 0.08 104 2 13.23%
IWM 260826C00299000 299.00 5.93 6.11 6.29 3 1 16.58% YES
IWM 260826C00297000 297.00 7.71 7.8 8.03 6 1 18.02% YES
IWM 260826C00296000 296.00 7.11 8.69 8.93 0 1 18.78% YES
IWM 260826C00294000 294.00 11.25 10.54 10.81 0 1 20.63% YES
IWM 260826C00330000 330.00 0.01 0 0.02 0 1 20.70%

IWM Put Options Chain – 2026-08-26

The table below lists all put options on IWM expiring on 2026-08-26. 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 260826P00280000 280.00 0.1 0.09 0.11 1 336 26.56%
IWM 260826P00292000 292.00 0.31 0.33 0.36 2 216 19.02%
IWM 260826P00304000 304.00 2.44 2.38 2.45 69 139 13.03%
IWM 260826P00290000 290.00 0.27 0.26 0.29 3 135 20.36%
IWM 260826P00286000 286.00 0.25 0.17 0.19 0 109 22.85%
IWM 260826P00300000 300.00 1.27 1.15 1.2 189 103 14.64%
IWM 260826P00298000 298.00 0.89 0.81 0.86 4 82 15.65%
IWM 260826P00302000 302.00 1.64 1.65 1.71 42 70 13.76%
IWM 260826P00301000 301.00 1.42 1.37 1.43 17 66 14.19%
IWM 260826P00293000 293.00 0.37 0.37 0.41 1 63 18.43%
IWM 260826P00297000 297.00 0.7 0.69 0.73 52 57 16.16%
IWM 260826P00303000 303.00 2.2 1.98 2.05 121 51 13.39%
IWM 260826P00287000 287.00 0.2 0.19 0.21 1 42 22.22%
IWM 260826P00295000 295.00 0.55 0.5 0.54 1 37 17.26%
IWM 260826P00299000 299.00 1.01 0.96 1.01 18 28 15.11%
IWM 260826P00270000 270.00 0.05 0.03 0.05 0 26 32.62%
IWM 260826P00296000 296.00 0.66 0.58 0.63 25 26 16.75%
IWM 260826P00305000 305.00 2.94 2.85 2.93 39 23 12.75% YES
IWM 260826P00294000 294.00 0.42 0.43 0.47 7 18 17.85%
IWM 260826P00306000 306.00 3.57 3.35 3.5 6 17 12.60% YES
IWM 260826P00307000 307.00 4.05 3.97 4.14 0 10 12.48% YES
IWM 260826P00308000 308.00 4.79 4.67 4.84 44 6 12.34% YES
IWM 260826P00285000 285.00 0.15 0.15 0.18 1 3 23.63%
IWM 260826P00291000 291.00 0.28 0.29 0.32 1 3 19.65%
IWM 260826P00279000 279.00 0.09 0.09 0.1 0 2 27.15%
IWM 260826P00260000 260.00 0.05 0.02 0.03 0 2 39.06%
IWM 260826P00309000 309.00 5.51 5.43 5.6 10 0 12.23% YES
IWM 260826P00310000 310.00 6.18 6.17 6.43 0 0 12.28% YES

IWM 2026-08-26 Options Chain FAQ

1. What does this IWM options chain for 2026-08-26 show?

This page displays the full IWM options chain for contracts expiring on 2026-08-26. 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 2026-08-26. 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 2026-08-26. 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 2026-08-26 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 2026-08-26 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 2026-08-26 approaches.