HCA Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete HCA 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 HCA.
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: 100%
Current DPI is 0.517(neutral). ⏳ Neutral accumulation, DPI neutral, but makers are actively building positions.
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
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 4)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 4), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.23% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 4 days is 390.83 — 412.49 , corresponding to +1.85% / -3.49% .
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 415.86 (2.69% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 382.96 (5.44% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.82 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 405.00, Call: 5.30, Put: 4.70, Straddle Cost: 10.00.
Market signals are mixed and less reliable. No short-term gamma flip is observed , with intermediate positioning around 389.87 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 389.87.