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

Analyze the complete HLN 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 HLN.

Latest Data: 2026-10-01 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

12.5

Exp: 2026-10-16

Gamma Flip

N/A

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

0.021

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

-5.01

Put–call IV difference

Max Pain Price Volatility

σ = 5.00

low volatility

Confidence 40%

Near-Term Options-Derived Market Structure

NEUTRAL OUTLOOK

Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.

Neutral positioning with only partial factor alignment, indicating a balanced but less predictable environment. 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 0.595(bearish). Bearish, 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 2027-02-19 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for HLN are at 8.68, 8.63, and 8.51, while the resistance levels are at 8.76, 8.81, and 8.93. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 12.50.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 15)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 15), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 0.00% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 15 days is 0.00 — 0.00 , corresponding to +0.00% / -0.00% .

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 0.00 (0.00% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 0.00 (0.00% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.00 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 7.50, Call: 1.45, Put: 0.00, Straddle Cost: 0.00.

Market signals are mixed and less reliable. No short-term gamma flip is observed