Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)
AMEX: VNQ
· Real-Time Price · USD
92.17
1.74 (1.92%)
At close: Aug 22, 2025, 3:59 PM
92.25
0.09%
After-hours: Aug 22, 2025, 07:55 PM EDT
VNQ Delta Exposure By Expiry
The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for VNQ across all expirations shows -51,987.44 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 538,091.04 from calls and 590,078.48 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 1.10 indicates defensive positioning with heavy put protection, which could accelerate downward moves if breached. The largest delta concentration at Jan 16, 26 with -154,837.91 net DEX represents significant hedging pressure that could fuel downside acceleration. The nearest expiration on Sep 19, 25 carries positive delta requiring market makers to short shares, potentially creating resistance.
VNQ DEX Table
| Expiry Date | Call Delta | Put Delta | Net Delta | P/C Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 25 | 214,375.01 | -92,605.93 | 121,769.08 | 0.43 |
| Oct 17, 25 | 4,288.83 | -15,247.45 | -10,958.62 | 3.56 |
| Dec 19, 25 | 26,994.17 | -12,923.21 | 14,070.96 | 0.48 |
| Jan 16, 26 | 201,145.49 | -355,983.4 | -154,837.91 | 1.77 |
| Mar 20, 26 | 11,829.63 | -6,658.85 | 5,170.78 | 0.56 |
| Jan 15, 27 | 79,457.91 | -106,659.64 | -27,201.73 | 1.34 |