SPX dealer gamma positioning

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 · reconstructed from the 0DTE options tape

SPX opened at 4,022.91 and closed at 3,931.77, down 2.27% on the session (range 3,921.22–4,030.43). The close sat 23.0 points below the zero-gamma flip at 3,954.8 — dealer hedging in vol-amplifying territory. Call resistance 3,955, put support 3,930. 0DTE ATM IV opened at 19.3%.

Price crossed the flip 11 times, first at 09:37 ET. The tape spent 7% of the day above VWAP. The session traded outside the expected-hold band 3,950.4–3,986.9 at some point.

Open → Close4,022.91 → 3,931.77 (-2.27%)
Session range3,921.22 – 4,030.43
VWAP at the close3,981.75
Zero-gamma flip3,954.8
Call resistance3,955
Put support3,930
Expected-hold band3,950.4 – 3,986.9
0DTE ATM IV at the open19.3%
Net-gamma percentile0
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