KLAC Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete KLAC 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 KLAC.
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: 100%
Current DPI is 0.379(bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear. Trend approaching turning point (Momentum Deceleration) with Low Saturation Gamma saturation
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 2026-11-20 options expiry. 100% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 1)
Expiry 2026-10-02 (DTE 1): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is bearish (-0.50), pin strength 0.70.
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.86% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 1 days is 190.25 — 206.72 , corresponding to +3.19% / -5.03% .
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 209.34 (4.50% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 184.62 (7.84% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.63 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 200.00, Call: 2.90, Put: 2.83, Straddle Cost: 5.72.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 182.24 , with intermediate positioning around 185.49 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 185.53.