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

Analyze the complete ARCC 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 ARCC.

Latest Data: 2026-02-06 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

Exp: 2026-02-20

Gamma Flip

20.67

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

1.986

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

16.20

Put–call IV difference

Max Pain Price Volatility

σ = 5.00

low 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: 50%

Current DPI is -0.698(bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.

Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)

The market is positioned near a structural transition zone, where options exposure may shift the prevailing trading regime. Volatility conditions are moderately choppy. Options constraints exert a moderate influence on price behavior. Once a directional move forms, continuation appears relatively easy. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-03-20 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for ARCC are at 19.23, 19.11, and 18.87, while the resistance levels are at 19.39, 19.51, and 19.75. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 19.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 14)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 14), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.18% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 14 days is 19.07 — 20.13 , corresponding to +4.24% / -1.24% .

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 20.66 (7.01% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 18.98 (1.71% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.68 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 19.00, Call: 0.57, Put: 0.28, Straddle Cost: 0.85.

Price moves may extend once a direction forms. The short-term gamma flip is near 20.37 , with intermediate positioning around 20.67 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 20.67.