MDT Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete MDT 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 MDT.
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: 60%
Current DPI is -0.363(neutral). Neutral consolidation, trend and momentum are indistinct. From the current DPI structure, dealers appear largely neutral, suggesting limited willingness to reinforce directional price moves..
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 2026-10-16 options expiry. 90% 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 0.80.
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.04% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 1 days is 84.50 — 89.04 , corresponding to +3.01% / -2.24% .
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 90.31 (4.48% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 83.74 (3.12% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.68 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 86.00, Call: 1.19, Put: 0.57, Straddle Cost: 1.76.
Short-term moves may occur, but follow-through is uncertain. The short-term gamma flip is near 86.47 , with intermediate positioning around 86.38 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 86.41.