Unusual Options Activity
ARES Unusual Options Activity - Ares Management
- Last active day
- August 12, 2026
- Active days (30d)
- 6
- Biggest recent print
- Put $125.0000 · $480K
AI summary
On August 12, 2026, Ares Management Corporation Class A Common Stock (ARES) saw notable options activity with a significant print in put options. A single transaction involved a put option with a strike price of $125, expiring on January 15, 2027, which carried a premium of $480,240. This print reflects a volume-to-open interest ratio of 5.1, indicating a relatively high level of activity compared to existing positions. In the past 30 days, ARES has recorded options activity on six days, suggesting a moderate level of interest in its options market. The absence of call options in this print highlights a focus on bearish sentiment among traders for this particular expiration date. Overall, the activity suggests a concentrated interest in downside protection or speculation on potential declines in ARES's stock price.
AI-generated summary
ARES was last active on August 12, 2026.
Prints on August 12, 2026
| Ticker | Side | Strike | Expiry | Vol/OI | Premium | IV | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARES | Put | $125.0000 | 01/15/27 (157d) | 5.1× | $480K | 41% |
History
- 2026-08-121 prints$0K calls$480K puts
- 2026-08-111 prints$0K calls$480K puts
- 2026-08-051 prints$0K calls$712K puts
- 2026-08-041 prints$0K calls$712K puts
- 2026-07-161 prints$60K calls$0K puts
- 2026-07-151 prints$60K calls$0K puts
- 2026-06-301 prints$124K calls$0K puts
- 2026-06-291 prints$124K calls$0K puts
- 2026-06-251 prints$50K calls$0K puts
- 2026-06-241 prints$50K calls$0K puts
- 2026-06-181 prints$0K calls$400K puts
- 2026-06-171 prints$0K calls$400K puts
- 2026-06-165 prints$10.4M calls$0K puts
- 2026-06-155 prints$10.4M calls$0K puts
- 2026-05-151 prints$261K calls$0K puts
- 2026-05-111 prints$404K calls$0K puts
- 2026-05-051 prints$99K calls$0K puts
- 2026-05-011 prints$0K calls$87K puts
- 2026-04-241 prints$0K calls$1.2M puts
- 2026-03-311 prints$1.0M calls$0K puts
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