AAPL Stock Options Analysis

Dive deep into implied volatility, put/call ratios, and unusual activity.

$298.87
+4.07 (1.38%)
Stock Price as of: May 13, 2026 00:00 ET
Options Data as of: May 14, 2026 04:00 ET
40%
IV Percentile (30D)
Below average (cheaper premiums)
Current IV: 17.9%
0.39
Put/Call Ratio (Volume)
Bullish sentiment (more calls traded)
0.60
Put/Call Ratio (Open Interest)
Bullish sentiment (more calls open)
Options Activity Overview

242,645

Total Volume (Today)

Below average (-50% vs avg)

488,506

Avg Daily Volume (5d)

3,983,401

Total Open Interest

0.06

Volume/OI Ratio

Low activity

Average Implied Volatility: 27.7%

Unusual Options Activity
Type Strike Exp. Date Volume Open Int. IV Score Mid Price
Put $270 2027-09-17 193 17 28.2% 54.1 $20.38
Call $355 2027-09-17 193 35 26.9% 30.3 $22.48
Call $380 2026-05-15 108 1,193 141.3% 27.2 $0.01
Put $235 2026-05-15 220 14,998 143.2% 26.7 $0.01
Put $230 2026-05-15 201 25,060 154.9% 26.7 $0.01
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Frequently Asked Questions

The current average implied volatility for AAPL near-ATM options is 27.7%. Our IV Percentile is 40%, which indicates that options premiums are currently below average (cheaper premiums) relative to its recent 30-day historical range.

IV Percentile Guide:
80%+: High - consider selling premium (covered calls, credit spreads)
60-80%: Above average - selling strategies may be advantageous
40-60%: Average - balanced approach works
20-40%: Below average - buying options becomes more attractive
Below 20%: Unusually low - favorable for buying calls or puts

The Put/Call Ratio by volume for AAPL is 0.39 and by open interest is 0.60.

A ratio above 1 indicates a prevalence of put options, often signaling more bearish sentiment or demand for downside protection. A ratio below 1 indicates more call options, suggesting bullish sentiment or demand for upside exposure.

This options data provides valuable insights into market sentiment and options pricing. High IV suggests selling premium, while low IV suggests buying premium. The Put/Call ratio can confirm overall market direction bias. Unusual activity might highlight institutional positioning. Always combine this with your own technical and fundamental analysis.

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