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

Analyze the complete NWSA 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 NWSA.

Latest Data: 2026-07-15 (EDT)
Max Pain Price
35
Exp: 2026-07-17
Gamma Flip
25.94
Gamma Flip (≈60 days)
Put/Call OI Ratio
0.039
Shows put vs call positioning
IV Skew
-4.65
Put–call IV difference
Max Pain Price Volatility
σ = 5.00
low 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: 67%

Current DPI is 0.973(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 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 2026-07-17 options expiry. 100% confidence

The support levels for NWSA are at 27.83, 27.60, and 27.00, while the resistance levels are at 28.13, 28.36, and 28.96. The pivot point, a key reference price for traders, is at 35.00.

Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 2)

Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 2), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 5.43% 1-day move.


The expected range for the next 2 days is 25.18 30.94 , corresponding to +10.58% / -9.99% .

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 32.67 (16.75% above spot).

Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 23.59 (15.70% below spot).


Options flow strength: 0.63 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 30.00, Call: 0.05, Put: 2.10, Straddle Cost: 2.15.


Short-term moves may occur, but follow-through is uncertain. The short-term gamma flip is near 29.19 , with intermediate positioning around 25.94 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 25.94.