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

Analyze the complete AMAT 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 AMAT.

Latest Data: 2026-08-17 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
540
Exp: 2026-08-21
Gamma Flip
525.21
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
1.088
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-3.55
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 107.26
high volatility
Confidence 38%

Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure

BULLISH BIAS

Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.

A slight bullish tilt is present, but the overall setup remains largely neutral with limited directional reliability. 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 0.521(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 are elevated, implying wider and less stable price swings. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-08-21 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for AMAT are at 516.04, 493.55, and 323.30, while the resistance levels are at 554.58, 577.07, and 747.32. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 540.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 4)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 4), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.65% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 4 days is 517.69 553.62 , corresponding to +3.42% / -3.29% .

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 560.38 (4.68% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 511.32 (4.48% below spot).


Options flow strength: 1.00 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 535.00, Call: 14.15, Put: 14.18, Straddle Cost: 28.33.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 525.04 , with intermediate positioning around 525.21 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 525.21.