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: 2026-07-14 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

Exp: 2026-07-17

Gamma Flip

22.78

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

1.028

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

10.84

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

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: 87%

Current DPI is 0.294(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 2026-07-17 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for ARCC are at 18.73, 18.64, and 18.48, while the resistance levels are at 18.85, 18.94, and 19.10. 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 1.15% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 3 days is 18.22 — 19.00 , corresponding to +1.12% / -3.02% .

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 19.08 (1.53% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 17.84 (5.07% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.56 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 19.00, Call: 0.08, Put: 0.30, Straddle Cost: 0.38.

Short-term moves may occur, but follow-through is uncertain. The short-term gamma flip is near 21.32 , with intermediate positioning around 22.78 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 18.68.