Waters Corporation (WAT) currently has an IV rank of 48.5%, which measures where current implied volatility sits relative to its 52-week range.

What is WAT max pain?

WAT max pain for the nearest expiration is $370.00. Max pain is the strike price where option holders collectively lose the most money at expiration.

What is WAT expected move?

WAT expected move for the nearest expiration is ±2.9%, derived from options pricing.

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Waters CorporationClose $401.25EOD only

Max Pain

$370.00

Next expiry Aug 21, 2026

Expected Move

±$11.48

2.9% from close

Price Gap

-31.25

Distance to max pain

IV Rank

Middle-high premium

P/C OI

1.81

Slightly put-heavy

Consensus

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No reports available

Published snapshot: Aug 18, 2026 close

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Published Snapshot

Aug 18, 2026 close

Max Pain BelowIV ModerateHigh Put/Call

GEX PositiveDEX LongNet Call Premium+1

Gamma Exposure (GEX)

Delta Exposure (DEX)

Expected Move by Expiration

Expiration	DTE	Expected Move	Move %	Lower	Upper
2026-08-21	3	±$11.48	±2.9%	$389.77	$412.73
2026-09-18	31	±$28.70	±7.2%	$372.55	$429.95
2026-11-20	94	±$30.90	±7.7%	$370.35	$432.15
2027-01-15	150	±$33.90	±8.4%	$367.35	$435.15
2027-02-19	185	±$42.90	±10.7%	$358.35	$444.15

Strongest Signal: IV Moderate
Total GEX: $0.00B
Total DEX: $0.1M
Expected Move: ±2.9%
Put/Call OI: 1.81
Near Max Pain: $370.00
Flow Tilt: Call-heavy $904K
Spot Price: $401.25

How to Use This Overview

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What it summarizes

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

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

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