XLP Options Chain — Open Interest, Implied Volatility, Max Pain & Gamma Exposure
Analyze the complete XLP 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 XLP.
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: 83%
Current DPI is 0.196(neutral). ⏳ Neutral accumulation, DPI neutral, but makers are actively building positions.
Options Terrain Outlook (3-Month)
The market is positioned near a structural transition zone, where options exposure may shift the prevailing trading regime. Volatility conditions are moderately choppy. Price action is strongly influenced by existing options constraints. Once a directional move forms, continuation appears relatively easy. Structural sensitivity is elevated around the 2026-03-20 options expiry. 90% confidence
Short-Term Options-Implied Price Range & Flow Structure (0DTE · Intraday Reference)
Expiry 2026-02-06 (DTE 0): Pinning structure with suppressed volatility. Option flow bias is neutral (-0.20), pin strength 0.70.
Based on same-day expiring options (0DTE), the ATM straddle implies an 0.00% standardized 1-day equivalent move, serving as an intraday volatility reference.
The implied intraday range is approximately 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: 88.00, Call: 0.06, Put: 0.00, Straddle Cost: 0.00.
Price moves may extend once a direction forms. The short-term gamma flip is near 89.04 , with intermediate positioning around 93.26 . The mid-term gamma flip remains near 93.69.