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
BEARISH BIAS
Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.
The options structure reflects a moderate bearish bias. Downside factors are present but not dominant. 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: 71%
Current DPI is 0.829(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 are moderately choppy. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-02-20 options expiry. 90% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 14)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 14), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.00% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 14 days is 116.48 — 123.64 , corresponding to +2.35% / -3.58% .
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 125.25 (3.68% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 113.78 (5.81% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.74 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 120.00, Call: 2.30, Put: 2.20, Straddle Cost: 4.50.
Market signals are mixed and less reliable. No short-term gamma flip is observed , with intermediate positioning around 113.66 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 113.66.