USO Stock Options Analysis

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

$114.23
-1.24 (-1.07%)
Stock Price as of: Jun 17, 2026 00:00 ET
Options Data as of: Jun 17, 2026 04:00 ET
Cheap
IV Percentile (30D)
Options are cheap
Current IV: 25.4%
1.45
Put/Call Ratio (Volume)
Bearish sentiment (more puts traded)
2.08
Put/Call Ratio (Open Interest)
Bearish sentiment (more puts open)
Options Activity Overview

116,402

Total Volume (Today)

Below average (-31% vs avg)

167,970

Avg Daily Volume (5d)

1,360,204

Total Open Interest

0.09

Volume/OI Ratio

Low activity

Average Implied Volatility: 53.6%

Unusual Options Activity
Type Strike Exp. Date Volume Open Int. IV Score Mid Price
Call $119 2026-06-17 1,555 188 97.1% 63.0 $0.01
Put $151 2028-01-21 280 10 38.6% 55.7 $42.70
Call $117 2026-06-17 1,535 173 43.1% 47.3 $0.01
Call $144 2026-06-18 1,250 362 159.8% 45.1 $0.04
Put $113 2026-06-17 2,611 362 42.5% 38.5 $0.01
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Frequently Asked Questions

The current average implied volatility for USO near-ATM options is 53.6%. Based on recent data, options premiums are currently very cheap - IV is at its lowest point.

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 USO is 1.45 and by open interest is 2.08.

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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