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AAL Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure

Analyze the complete AAL options chain including strike-level open interest, real-time implied volatility (IV), max pain levels, gamma exposure, dealer positioning, and options flow trends. This dashboard provides data-driven insights for traders building directional or hedging strategies around AAL.

Latest Data: 2026-08-28 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
14
Exp: 2026-08-28
Gamma Flip
14.28
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
1.742
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-4.67
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 5.00
low volatility
Confidence 85%

Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure

NEUTRAL OUTLOOK

Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.

The options structure reflects a high-confidence neutral environment. Dealer positioning and volatility suppression suggest a stable range-bound setup rather than a directional move. Options Chian

On the put side, the bearish positioning looks mainly like hedging. This reflects caution and short-term protection rather than a true bearish call. Confidence: 50%

Current DPI is -0.107(neutral). Neutral consolidation, trend and momentum are indistinct. From the current DPI structure, dealers appear largely neutral, suggesting limited willingness to reinforce directional price moves..

Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)

Options structure allows for directional movement, but with elevated volatility and less predictable follow-through. Volatility conditions are moderately choppy. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-09-18 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for AAL are at 13.55, 13.40, and 12.89, while the resistance levels are at 13.73, 13.88, and 14.39. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 14.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (0DTE · Intraday Reference)

Expiry 2026-08-28 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is neutral (0.00), pin strength 0.80.


Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 2.35% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.


The implied intraday range is approximately 12.62 14.60 , corresponding to +7.02% / -7.45% .

Estimated using ATM implied volatility, OTM option flow, and dealer hedging conditions to capture the market-implied price range.


Bullish flow suggests upside interest toward 15.26 (11.87% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 11.91 (12.66% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.58 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 13.50, Call: 0.31, Put: 0.01, Straddle Cost: 0.32.


Market signals are mixed and less reliable. No short-term gamma flip is observed , with intermediate positioning around 14.28 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 14.31.