Latest monthly volume data from the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) shows the OCC cleared more than 1.44 billion contracts in August, an increase of 14.4% from August 2025. Year-to-date average daily volume reached 70.8 million contracts, nearly 23% above the same period last year.
“With year-to-date average daily volume nearly 23% higher than it was at this point last year, OCC continues to support elevated activity across the listed options market. Our focus remains on providing resilient clearing and settlement services that market participants can rely on as volumes and product usage evolve.” -Mike Hansen, Head of Clearing and Settlement Services, OCC
Key highlights include:
- Total volume increased 14.4% year over year. OCC cleared more than 1.44 billion contracts during August, while year-to-date average daily volume increased 22.6% to 70.8 million contracts.
- ETF options recorded the strongest annual growth among the options categories. August volume increased 35.3% to more than 579 million contracts, with year-to-date average daily volume also up approximately 35%.
- Index options continued to post double-digit growth. August volume rose 16.9% to more than 122 million contracts, while year-to-date average daily volume increased 30.3%.
- Securities-lending loan value increased as transaction count declined. Average daily loan value rose 24.4% to approximately $226.5 billion, while total transactions decreased 5.1% year over year.
