AEP Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete AEP 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 AEP.
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: 100%
Current DPI is 0.611(strong-bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.
Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)
Options positioning suggests a structurally constrained trading environment, where price movements are more likely to stall or mean-revert rather than extend. Volatility conditions remain relatively smooth. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-10-16 options expiry. 100% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 3)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 3), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 0.93% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 3 days is 124.12 — 128.62 , corresponding to +2.37% / -1.22% .
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 130.46 (3.83% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 123.42 (1.78% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.66 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 125.00, Call: 0.72, Put: 1.30, Straddle Cost: 2.02.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 124.18 , with intermediate positioning around 122.10 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 121.78.