OCC July 2026 Monthly Volume Data

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) has released its latest monthly volume data for July 2026.

"In July, ETF and index options posted double-digit growth, and our clearing and settlement operations processed these rising volumes seamlessly across the board. This broad-based growth was driven by investors using these products to express market views and manage everyday risk which reflects the strength and scalability of OCC’s post-trade infrastructure that safeguards market integrity." – Mike Hansen, Head of Clearing and Settlement Services, OCC 

Key highlights include:  

• July capped another month of growth for the options market, with total volume up nearly 26% year-over-year. Year-to-date average daily volume now running above 71 million contracts. 

• ETF options are up 59% year-over-year, reflecting the growing role of ETFs in both retail and institutional investors’ position in the market. 

• Index options volume increased nearly 34% in July despite low volatility. Investors are continuing to use index products proactively for ongoing portfolio management rather than solely during periods of stress. 

• Average daily loan value was up sharply (+28.8%), while total transaction count fell (-6.5%), suggesting larger average loan sizes rather than an increase in overall lending activity. 

Contract Volume

Securities Lending

Additional Data

• Market share volume by exchange

• Open interest

• Historical volume statistics