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: 2026-10-13 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

Exp: 2026-10-16

Gamma Flip

17.18

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

1.253

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

7.75

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

Looking only at the put-side activity, there is a bearish directional push. This suggests some traders are actively betting on downside. Confidence: 63%

Current DPI is -0.496(neutral). ⏳ Neutral distribution, DPI neutral, but makers are actively shedding positions.

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 2027-01-15 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for ARCC are at 18.47, 18.35, and 18.13, while the resistance levels are at 18.65, 18.77, and 18.99. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 19.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 3)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 3), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.68% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 3 days is 18.13 — 19.25 , corresponding to +3.74% / -2.30% .

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 19.75 (6.40% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 17.90 (3.56% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.45 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 19.00, Call: 0.04, Put: 0.50, Straddle Cost: 0.54.

Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 16.55 , with intermediate positioning around 17.18 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 18.34.