Unusual Options Activity
VLO Unusual Options Activity - Valero Energy
- Last active day
- August 21, 2026
- Active days (30d)
- 17
- Biggest recent print
- Put $330.0000 · $2.6M
AI summary
On August 21, 2026, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) experienced notable options activity with a significant print in put options. A single transaction involved a put option with a strike price of $330, expiring on September 18, 2026, which carried a premium of approximately $2.57 million. This transaction reflects a volume-to-open interest ratio of 1.9, indicating a relatively active position compared to existing open contracts. Over the past 30 days, VLO has seen activity on 17 days, suggesting a sustained interest in its options market. The absence of call premiums in this instance highlights a one-sided focus on put options during this trading session. Overall, the activity suggests a noteworthy engagement in VLO's options, particularly in the put segment, which may reflect market sentiment or hedging strategies among participants.
AI-generated summary
Prints on August 21, 2026
| Ticker | Side | Strike | Expiry | Vol/OI | Premium | IV | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLO | Put | $330.0000 | 09/18/26 (29d) | 1.9× | $2.6M | 41% |
History
- 2026-08-211 prints$0K calls$2.6M puts
- 2026-08-203 prints$0K calls$2.9M puts
- 2026-08-192 prints$0K calls$333K puts
- 2026-08-181 prints$0K calls$20.9M puts
- 2026-08-172 prints$0K calls$21.6M puts
- 2026-08-142 prints$0K calls$1.1M puts
- 2026-08-131 prints$0K calls$458K puts
- 2026-08-111 prints$1.3M calls$0K puts
- 2026-08-101 prints$1.3M calls$0K puts
- 2026-08-051 prints$640K calls$0K puts
- 2026-08-041 prints$640K calls$0K puts
- 2026-07-314 prints$23.2M calls$18.6M puts
- 2026-07-305 prints$23.2M calls$18.8M puts
- 2026-07-291 prints$0K calls$114K puts
- 2026-07-271 prints$1.2M calls$0K puts
- 2026-07-242 prints$1.2M calls$153K puts
- 2026-07-231 prints$0K calls$153K puts
- 2026-07-172 prints$708K calls$12.4M puts
- 2026-07-164 prints$10.7M calls$12.4M puts
- 2026-07-153 prints$21.9M calls$0K puts
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