551 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (76%).
r/options Traffic & Engagement r/options Traffic & Engagement
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r/options Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/options
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| options | 104 (18.9%) | 7 | 12 |
| trading | 41 (7.4%) | 7 | 15 |
| 0dte | 34 (6.2%) | 7 | 14 |
| strategy | 30 (5.4%) | 6 | 14 |
| trade | 28 (5.1%) | 10 | 10 |
| anyone | 25 (4.5%) | 13 | 17 |
| calls | 25 (4.5%) | 10 | 14 |
| option | 24 (4.4%) | 2 | 9 |
| spx | 23 (4.2%) | 8 | 14 |
| call | 22 (4.0%) | 9 | 11 |
r/options Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/options
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 | 1 |
r/options Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/options
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Debt mgmt to wealth mgmt: $15k to $1.5M in < 2 months
Ruined my life from trading. Taking a hiatus. But I’m not done just yet..
I simulated TQQQ back to QQQ's 1999 launch
Oil is going to $150+ OXY $55 Jan 15th 2027 Calls
Bought 60k worth of QQQ LEAPS and 20k worth of DRAM LEAPS
Does anyone else only trade options overnight?
On Fed days 91% of the 9:35 premium is still on the board at 2pm. On normal days it's 30%
The Jane Street India thing made me realize most "elite" traders are just bullies with deep pockets
Robinhood restricting options due to being a “professional trader” need help
Theta decay, measured on 19 years of real SPY quotes: ATM extrinsic dies ~2× faster than theo
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt mgmt to wealth mgmt: $15k to $1.5M in < 2 months | 908 | 348 | image | Jul 25 |
| Ruined my life from trading. Taking a hiatus. But I’m not done just yet.. | 196 | 314 | image | Jul 21 |
| I simulated TQQQ back to QQQ's 1999 launch | 194 | 71 | image | Jul 18 |
| Oil is going to $150+ OXY $55 Jan 15th 2027 Calls | 153 | 83 | image | Jul 20 |
| Bought 60k worth of QQQ LEAPS and 20k worth of DRAM LEAPS | 144 | 60 | text | Jul 28 |
| Does anyone else only trade options overnight? | 138 | 91 | text | Jul 14 |
| On Fed days 91% of the 9:35 premium is still on the board at 2pm. On normal days it's 30% | 131 | 20 | image | Jul 29 |
| The Jane Street India thing made me realize most "elite" traders are just bullies with deep pockets | 68 | 31 | text | Jul 1 |
| Robinhood restricting options due to being a “professional trader” need help | 61 | 116 | text | Jul 20 |
| Theta decay, measured on 19 years of real SPY quotes: ATM extrinsic dies ~2× faster than theo | 60 | 19 | text | Jul 5 |
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r/options FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/options
What's the best time to post on r/options?
Based on posting volume, r/options is most active on Wednesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/options?
r/options averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/options get?
Posts on r/options average about 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/options get most?
On r/options, most posts are text posts (76%)