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Signal Summary
October 7, 2026 Last DayDaily market overview — IV-Rank, GEX, PCR Z-Score & Flow Bias across stocks and ETFs.
51HIGH
18MEDIUM
23LOW
57Bullish
22Bearish
13Neutral
▮ Bullish 62%
▮ Neutral 14%
▮ Bearish 24%
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Options
Volatility Bottoming Out: 55 Symbols Stacking Bullish Signals as IV Hits Historic Lows
Weekly flow data shows extreme bullish skew across tech mega-caps and semiconductors. IV-Rank compressed to single digits across the board. GEX flips near spot prices signal dealer positioning shifts.
October 7, 2026Market Outlook
Today's options flow across 69 signals (61 HIGH, 36 MEDIUM) is moderately bullish, with 62% bullish and 24% bearish directional bias.
Implied volatility is historically cheap (avg. IV-Rank 15%) — favorable conditions for premium buyers ahead of potential volatility expansion.
Gamma Exposure is predominantly positive — dealer hedging tends to stabilize price near key GEX flip strikes.
Unusual options activity detected across multiple names (871 total unusual strikes) — elevated volume-to-OI ratios may signal institutional positioning ahead of a catalyst.
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Options Flow FAQ
This guide explains key options metrics: flow analysis, IV Rank, GEX, and put/call ratios.
What is options flow analysis?
Options flow analysis tracks volume, open interest, and premium traded in options contracts to identify unusual activity and institutional positioning.
Traders look for unusually large orders, sweeps, or block trades that signal directional conviction or hedging activity.
Traders look for unusually large orders, sweeps, or block trades that signal directional conviction or hedging activity.
What does IV Rank mean?
IV Rank measures where current implied volatility stands relative to its 52-week range.
Above 80%: options are historically expensive — favors premium selling.
Below 20%: options are historically cheap — favors premium buying.
Above 80%: options are historically expensive — favors premium selling.
Below 20%: options are historically cheap — favors premium buying.
What is GEX (Gamma Exposure)?
Gamma Exposure measures the aggregate gamma of all open options contracts.
Positive GEX: dealers are long gamma — stabilizes price movements.
Negative GEX: dealers are short gamma — amplifies volatility and moves.
The GEX flip level is a key market pivot worth watching.
Positive GEX: dealers are long gamma — stabilizes price movements.
Negative GEX: dealers are short gamma — amplifies volatility and moves.
The GEX flip level is a key market pivot worth watching.
What is the PCR Z-Score?
The Put/Call Ratio Z-Score measures deviation from the 30-day average in standard deviations.
Above +2: unusually high put buying (fear) — contrarian bullish signal.
Below -2: excessive call buying (greed) — contrarian bearish signal.
Above +2: unusually high put buying (fear) — contrarian bullish signal.
Below -2: excessive call buying (greed) — contrarian bearish signal.
What does flow bias tell me?
Flow bias shows the percentage of premium flowing into calls vs puts.
Above 60%: bullish positioning.
Below 40%: bearish positioning or hedging.
Extremely high readings (>90%) may signal crowded trades.
Above 60%: bullish positioning.
Below 40%: bearish positioning or hedging.
Extremely high readings (>90%) may signal crowded trades.
What is Max Pain?
Max Pain is the strike price where the most options contracts expire worthless.
As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows. Symbols where spot is within 2% of Max Pain are highlighted with the 🎯 filter.
As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows. Symbols where spot is within 2% of Max Pain are highlighted with the 🎯 filter.
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Showing 69 of 69 signals
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🎯 = near Max Pain
Table shows HIGH & MEDIUM signals only — LOW signals are excluded as they carry insufficient strength for actionable setups.
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| Symbol | Level | Direction | Strength | IV-Rank | PCR Z | Flow | GEX (M) | Spot | Max Pain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 55.0 | 11% | -0.52 | 92% | 284.9 | $1,088.00 | ↓ $1,050.00 |
| QQQ | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 42.9 | 14% | -0.10 | 65% | -1,062.5 | $758.91 | ≈ $756.00 |
| SPY | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 42.7 | 13% | -0.17 | 70% | 26.1 | $777.64 | ≈ $775.00 |
| AMD | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 28.9 | 15% | -0.41 | 80% | 178.1 | $645.86 | ↓ $610.00 |
| TSLA | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 28.8 | 17% | +0.46 | 57% | 265.0 | $377.81 | ↓ $370.00 |
| META | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 25.5 | 16% | -0.26 | 77% | 73.6 | $721.31 | ≈ $720.00 |
| AMZN | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 24.4 | 12% | -0.29 | 87% | 307.7 | $259.92 | ↓ $250.00 |
| LLY | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 23.2 | 11% | -0.45 | 68% | 62.0 | $1,188.72 | ↓ $1,160.00 |
| SLV | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 21.2 | 19% | -0.06 | 64% | -1.6 | $53.82 | ↑ $55.00 |
| GOOGL | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 20.6 | 16% | -0.43 | 94% | 264.9 | $350.50 | ↓ $342.50 |
| CAT | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 20.5 | 12% | -0.33 | 70% | -26.0 | $813.83 | ↑ $830.00 |
| SMH | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 20.2 | 19% | -0.19 | 63% | -7.7 | $626.52 | ↓ $622.50 |
| AVGO | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 19.8 | 12% | -0.43 | 87% | 116.8 | $376.51 | ↓ $357.50 |
| NVDA | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 19.0 | 13% | +0.30 | 64% | 387.3 | $237.47 | ↓ $232.50 |
| GLD | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 18.5 | 19% | -0.12 | 37% | -18.2 | $376.27 | ↑ $389.00 |
| MRVL | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 17.6 | 8% | -0.44 | 84% | 53.5 | $284.68 | ↓ $270.00 |
| MSFT | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 17.0 | 12% | +0.16 | 66% | 201.1 | $529.76 | ↓ $520.00 |
| GS | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 16.2 | 6% | -0.71 | 28% | -49.9 | $887.21 | ↑ $910.00 |
| USO | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 15.8 | 12% | -0.25 | 59% | 4.7 | $143.91 | ≈ $144.00 |
| INTC | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 15.5 | 11% | -0.48 | 67% | 24.4 | $113.12 | ↑ $115.00 |
| IREN | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 14.9 | 3% | -0.09 | 34% | -3.9 | $38.69 | ↑ $41.50 |
| AAPL | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 14.5 | 18% | -0.33 | 73% | 247.0 | $336.67 | ↓ $332.50 |
| IWM | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 14.3 | 22% | -0.32 | 51% | -95.4 | $277.73 | ↑ $282.00 |
| DELL | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 13.8 | 6% | -0.56 | 68% | 32.5 | $578.96 | ↓ $557.50 |
| DIA | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 12.5 | 12% | -0.21 | 65% | -44.9 | $510.78 | ↑ $514.00 |
| MSTR | HIGH | ● Neutral | 12.5 | 13% | -0.37 | 51% | 25.6 | $153.37 | ↑ $157.50 |
| PLTR | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 12.4 | 6% | -0.55 | 81% | 108.4 | $194.12 | ↓ $187.50 |
| NFLX | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 11.5 | 4% | -0.52 | 91% | 36.2 | $69.70 | ↓ $68.00 |
| COIN | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 10.5 | 7% | -0.20 | 78% | 6.3 | $178.45 | ↑ $187.50 |
| SPCX | HIGH | ● Neutral | 10.5 | 5% | +0.01 | 46% | 21.4 | $167.60 | ↓ $162.50 |
| TSM | HIGH | ● Neutral | 10.5 | 13% | -0.19 | 53% | 49.8 | $472.20 | ↓ $465.00 |
| UNH | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 10.4 | 57% | +0.94 | 37% | -41.1 | $375.98 | ≈ $375.00 |
| IBIT | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 9.7 | 27% | -0.01 | 48% | 10.5 | $47.05 | ↑ $47.50 |
| XLE | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 9.5 | 16% | -0.19 | 82% | 3.6 | $63.36 | ↓ $63.00 |
| XLK | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 9.5 | 1% | -0.22 | 100% | 3.8 | $201.39 | ↓ $189.00 |
| BAC | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 9.3 | 37% | -0.32 | 67% | -27.5 | $53.52 | ↑ $54.00 |
| XLF | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 8.8 | 17% | -0.23 | 85% | -0.7 | $53.75 | ≈ $54.00 |
| NKE | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 8.7 | 6% | +0.01 | 63% | 6.8 | $34.36 | ↓ $34.00 |
| GDX | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 8.5 | 12% | -0.25 | 61% | 20.1 | $85.46 | ↑ $87.00 |
| ISRG | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 8.3 | 10% | -0.37 | 94% | 10.1 | $414.52 | ↓ $380.00 |
| ABBV | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 8.1 | 18% | -0.37 | 73% | 16.2 | $271.36 | ↓ $262.50 |
| BE | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 8.0 | 4% | -0.55 | 75% | 6.1 | $291.29 | ↓ $285.00 |
| QCOM | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 8.0 | 14% | -0.04 | 40% | -7.2 | $177.12 | ↑ $182.50 |
| UBER | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 8.0 | 3% | -0.05 | 25% | 0.1 | $68.45 | ↑ $70.00 |
| LMT | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 8.0 | 11% | -0.25 | 27% | -7.7 | $499.22 | ↑ $510.00 |
| HD | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 7.6 | 18% | -0.08 | 6% | 7.2 | $285.77 | ↑ $287.50 |
| XLI | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 7.5 | 14% | -0.35 | 91% | -1.5 | $167.84 | ↑ $170.00 |
| FSLR | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 7.5 | 7% | -0.11 | 84% | 7.5 | $180.13 | ↓ $175.00 |
| V | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 7.0 | 15% | -0.27 | 99% | 32.2 | $372.10 | ↓ $365.00 |
| BA | HIGH | ▲ Bullish | 7.0 | 20% | -0.51 | 68% | -9.3 | $188.32 | ↑ $192.50 |
| MS | HIGH | ▼ Bearish | 7.0 | 16% | -0.22 | 6% | 0.1 | $189.71 | ≈ $190.00 |
| CRM | MEDIUM | ● Neutral | 6.5 | 6% | -0.25 | 55% | 2.0 | $224.56 | ≈ $225.00 |
| ORCL | MEDIUM | ● Neutral | 6.5 | 5% | -0.27 | 52% | 13.2 | $143.56 | ≈ $144.00 |
| XLV | MEDIUM | ▲ Bullish | 6.5 | 19% | -0.31 | 81% | 2.9 | $168.81 | ↓ $167.50 |
| ARM | MEDIUM | ▼ Bearish | 6.0 | 8% | -0.31 | 20% | 3.9 | $294.37 | ↑ $300.00 |
| WMT | MEDIUM | ▲ Bullish | 6.0 | 10% | -0.09 | 78% | 26.0 | $108.16 | ↓ $105.00 |
| RTX | MEDIUM | ▼ Bearish | 5.7 | 17% | -0.05 | 30% | -2.6 | $180.26 | ↑ $185.00 |
| XBI | MEDIUM | ▲ Bullish | 5.5 | 27% | -0.21 | 72% | -10.7 | $150.23 | ≈ $150.00 |
| JPM | MEDIUM | ▲ Bullish | 5.0 | 27% | -0.55 | 65% | 19.2 | $329.58 | ↑ $332.50 |
| MRK | MEDIUM | ▲ Bullish | 5.0 | 16% | -0.12 | 95% | 3.1 | $142.79 | ↓ $137.00 |
| TGT | MEDIUM | ● Neutral | 5.0 | 9% | -0.34 | 41% | -0.2 | $150.92 | ↑ $152.50 |
| TMUS | MEDIUM | ▲ Bullish | 5.0 | 14% | -0.18 | 82% | 3.5 | $167.65 | ↓ $165.00 |
| XLB | MEDIUM | ▼ Bearish | 5.0 | 13% | -0.19 | 26% | -0.6 | $48.98 | ≈ $49.00 |
| XOM | MEDIUM | ▲ Bullish | 5.0 | 17% | -0.27 | 83% | 19.7 | $164.05 | ↓ $162.50 |
| BUG | MEDIUM | ▲ Bullish | 4.9 | 26% | -0.18 | 87% | 1.8 | $47.86 | ↓ $43.00 |
| FDX | MEDIUM | ● Neutral | 4.5 | 11% | +0.05 | 60% | -3.2 | $289.04 | ≈ $290.00 |
| LOW | MEDIUM | ▼ Bearish | 4.0 | 22% | -0.04 | 3% | -2.9 | $181.54 | ↑ $182.50 |
| PFE | MEDIUM | ▲ Bullish | 4.0 | 29% | -0.22 | 91% | 10.9 | $28.00 | ≈ $28.00 |
| XLP | MEDIUM | ▼ Bearish | 4.0 | 29% | -0.10 | 23% | 2.3 | $81.70 | ≈ $82.00 |
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