Mastercard Incorporated (MA) currently has an IV rank of 33.2%, which measures where current implied volatility sits relative to its 52-week range.

MA max pain for the nearest expiration is $540.00. Max pain is the strike price where option holders collectively lose the most money at expiration.

What is MA expected move?

MA expected move for the nearest expiration is ±1.8%, derived from options pricing.

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Mastercard IncorporatedClose $574.31EOD only

Max Pain

$540.00

Next expiry Aug 21, 2026

Expected Move

±$10.35

1.8% from close

Price Gap

-34.31

Distance to max pain

IV Rank

Middle-high premium

P/C OI

0.97

Balanced positioning

Consensus

4/4

Partial coverage

Published snapshot: Aug 18, 2026 close

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Published Snapshot

Aug 18, 2026 close

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GEX PositiveDEX LongMax Pain Below

Net Call PremiumIV ModerateExp. Move Narrow

Gamma Exposure (GEX)

Delta Exposure (DEX)

Expected Move by Expiration

Expiration	DTE	Expected Move	Move %	Lower	Upper
2026-08-21	3	±$10.35	±1.8%	$563.96	$584.66
2026-08-28	10	±$16.30	±2.8%	$558.01	$590.61
2026-09-04	17	±$21.20	±3.7%	$553.11	$595.51
2026-09-11	24	±$24.50	±4.3%	$549.81	$598.81
2026-09-18	31	±$27.75	±4.8%	$546.56	$602.06
2026-09-25	38	±$31.55	±5.5%	$542.76	$605.86

Signals

GEX PositiveDEX LongMax Pain Below

Net Call PremiumIV ModerateExp. Move Narrow

Quick Stats

Total GEX$10.6M

Total DEX$3.9M

Net Premium$8.6M

Max Pain (nearest)$540.00

Key Levels

52-Week Low$464.52

100 DMA$516.29

200 DMA$528.46

50 DMA$532.55

52-Week High$600.08

Upcoming Events

Earnings2026-10-29

Consensus

Primary thesis is a neutral-to-bearish multi-week drift toward lower max pain levels ($490, then $485), with a strong pin at $500 for the next two days. The regime favors defined-risk directional plays (bear put spreads) and volatility-selling structures (calendars, CSPs) due to negative GEX and normal but elevated IV. Top plays: 1) 4/10 bear put spread for tactical downside, 2) 4/02/4/10 call calendar for vol crush, 3) 5/15 $480 CSP for longer-term premium collection with solid support. Limited coverage: 4/4 persona reports available.

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Strongest Signal: GEX Positive
Total GEX: $0.01B
Total DEX: $3.9M
Expected Move: ±1.8%
Put/Call OI: 0.97
Near Max Pain: $540.00
Flow Tilt: Call-heavy $8.6M
Spot Price: $574.31

How to Use This Overview

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Overview pulls the main options context into one place: dealer positioning, volatility, expected move, max pain, and current report coverage.

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Use the chain when you need contract selection, dealer exposure when you want positioning context, and reports when you want a structured setup with entry and risk context.

What to remember

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Treat this page like a map of the close, not a live execution dashboard.

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