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

Analyze the complete AEO 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 AEO.

Latest Data: 2026-02-06 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
24.5
Exp: 2026-02-06
Gamma Flip
23.80
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.738
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-2.53
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: 67%

Current DPI is 0.462(bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.

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 2026-02-20 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for AEO are at 23.55, 23.24, and 21.84, while the resistance levels are at 23.97, 24.28, and 25.68. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 24.50.

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

Expiry 2026-02-06 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is neutral (0.20), pin strength 0.80.


Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 5.32% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.


The implied intraday range is approximately 22.96 24.69 , corresponding to +3.92% / -3.36% .

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 24.87 (4.65% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 22.91 (3.57% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.47 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 24.00, Call: 0.65, Put: 0.61, Straddle Cost: 1.27.


Market signals are mixed and less reliable. The short-term gamma flip is near 17.46 , with intermediate positioning around 23.80 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 23.80.