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
BULLISH BIAS
Reflecting options positioning and volatility conditions over the coming sessions.
The options data shows a moderate bullish tilt. There is some directional support, though momentum remains limited. 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: 65%
Current DPI is 0.3(strong-bearish). Bearish, 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 2026-08-21 options expiry. 100% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 3)
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 3), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.26% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 3 days is 23.00 — 25.36 , corresponding to +1.99% / -7.48% .
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 25.51 (2.61% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 21.61 (13.05% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.52 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 25.00, Call: 0.40, Put: 0.57, Straddle Cost: 0.97.
Market signals are mixed and less reliable. No short-term gamma flip is observed , with intermediate positioning around 24.48 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 24.48.