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

Analyze the complete ITW 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 ITW.

Latest Data: 2026-08-28 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
300
Exp: 2026-09-18
Gamma Flip
258.30
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.402
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-1.44
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 12.52
high 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 0.207(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 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 2026-09-18 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for ITW are at 278.71, 276.63, and 272.56, while the resistance levels are at 281.49, 283.57, and 287.64. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 300.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 21)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 21), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 0.75% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 21 days is 275.42 302.84 , corresponding to +8.12% / -1.67% .

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 319.34 (14.01% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 272.71 (2.64% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.70 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 280.00, Call: 4.80, Put: 4.80, Straddle Cost: 9.60.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 258.21 , with intermediate positioning around 258.30 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 254.94.