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: 2026-04-09 (EDT)

Max Pain Price

16.85

Exp: 2026-04-17

Gamma Flip

19.32

Gamma Flip (≈60 days)

Put/Call OI Ratio

1.170

Shows put vs call positioning

IV Skew

-1.48

Put–call IV difference

Max Pain Price Volatility

σ = 5.00

low volatility

Confidence 50%

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: 62%

Current DPI is 0.718(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 2026-05-15 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for HST are at 19.81, 19.66, and 19.28, while the resistance levels are at 20.01, 20.16, and 20.54. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 16.85.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 8)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 8), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.20% 1-day move.

The expected range for the next 8 days is 17.99 — 20.40 , corresponding to +2.46% / -9.67% .

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 20.70 (3.97% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 16.47 (17.27% below spot).

Options flow strength: 0.59 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 19.85, Call: 0.38, Put: 0.30, Straddle Cost: 0.68.

Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 17.34 , with intermediate positioning around 19.32 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 19.32.