CME options analytics

CME silver and copper options: the October series expired away from Max Pain, and since June metals returned to the expired level in 5 cases out of 6. Where December positions sit and what we are watching.

CME S&P 500 options including Friday weeklies: 1.57M contracts expired on September 18, puts near price were rolled to 7,150–7,600, calls to 7,950–8,250, and Max Pain of the nearest series sits in a 7,700–7,775 corridor.

CME euro options: puts arrive faster than calls, fresh interest at the 1.1400 strike, and Max Pain is outside the expected move.

CME gold options: volatility falls with price, puts build up steadily, and the October series expired 2% below Max Pain.