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

Analyze the complete COST 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 COST.

Latest Data: 2026-10-01 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
905
Exp: 2026-10-02
Gamma Flip
913.21
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
1.148
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-7.14
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 86.08
high volatility
Confidence 52%

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: 100%

Current DPI is -0.003(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 2026-10-02 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for COST are at 897.34, 876.80, and 831.68, while the resistance levels are at 932.54, 953.08, and 998.20. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 905.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 1)

Expiry 2026-10-02 (DTE 1): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is neutral (0.20), pin strength 0.90.


Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 0.96% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 1 days is 901.18 — 920.97 , corresponding to +0.66% / -1.50% .

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 922.03 (0.78% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 894.83 (2.20% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.81 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 915.00, Call: 4.58, Put: 4.25, Straddle Cost: 8.82.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 913.14 , with intermediate positioning around 913.21 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 913.28.