LKQ Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete LKQ 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 LKQ.
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 0.732(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 remain relatively smooth. 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. 90% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 21)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 21), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 1.69% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 21 days is 24.21 — 26.75 , corresponding to +4.76% / -5.15% .
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 27.52 (7.80% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 23.36 (8.49% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.66 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 25.00, Call: 1.27, Put: 0.70, Straddle Cost: 1.97.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 24.13 , with intermediate positioning around 24.21 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 22.99.