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

Analyze the complete HST 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 HST.

Latest Data: 2026-02-06 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

16.85

Exp: 2026-02-20

Gamma Flip

17.85

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

1.062

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

1.19

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: 100%

Current DPI is 0.889(strong-bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.

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 2026-03-20 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for HST are at 19.22, 19.03, and 18.63, while the resistance levels are at 19.48, 19.67, and 20.07. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 16.85.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 14)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 14), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.59% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 14 days is 17.99 — 19.80 , corresponding to +2.35% / -7.03% .

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 20.04 (3.57% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 17.00 (12.17% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.60 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 18.85, Call: 0.85, Put: 0.30, Straddle Cost: 1.15.

Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 18.16 , with intermediate positioning around 17.85 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 17.86.