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

Analyze the complete NOW 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 NOW.

Latest Data: 2026-10-01 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
137
Exp: 2026-10-02
Gamma Flip
134.16
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.770
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-6.65
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 17.87
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 0.658(bullish). Bullish, momentum neutral or unclear.

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 2026-10-02 options expiry. 90% confidence

The support levels for NOW are at 136.06, 134.01, and 123.83, while the resistance levels are at 139.46, 141.51, and 151.69. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 137.00.

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 neutral (-0.20), pin strength 0.70.


Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 2.30% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 1 days is 134.32 — 139.91 , corresponding to +1.56% / -2.50% .

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 140.27 (1.82% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 133.06 (3.41% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.80 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 138.00, Call: 1.50, Put: 1.66, Straddle Cost: 3.17.


Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 134.32 , with intermediate positioning around 134.16 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 131.62.