SMH Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete SMH 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 SMH.
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: 68%
Current DPI is 0.079(bearish). Bearish, momentum neutral or unclear. Trend approaching turning point (Momentum Deceleration) with Low Saturation Gamma saturation
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. Structural constraints from options positioning are relatively light. Directional moves may struggle to sustain follow-through. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2028-01-21 options expiry. 100% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (DTE: 1)
Expiry 2026-10-14 (DTE 1): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is bearish (-0.30), pin strength 0.70.
Based on the latest options positioning (DTE 1), the ATM straddle implies a standardized 0.00% 1-day move.
The expected range for the next 1 days is 0.00 — 0.00 , corresponding to +0.00% / -0.00% .
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 0.00 (0.00% above spot).
Bearish positioning points to downside pressure toward 0.00 (0.00% below spot).
Options flow strength: 0.00 (0–1 scale). ATM Strike: 0.00, Call: 0.00, Put: 0.00, Straddle Cost: 0.00.
Price moves are likely to stay range-bound. The short-term gamma flip is near 411.68 , with intermediate positioning around 557.86 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 524.21.