Ashland Inc. (ASH)
NYSE: ASH
· Real-Time Price · USD
54.07
-0.81 (-1.48%)
At close: Aug 14, 2025, 3:59 PM
55.21
2.11%
Pre-market: Aug 15, 2025, 08:01 AM EDT
ASH Delta Exposure By Expiry
The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for ASH across all expirations shows -1,537.2 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 20,402.86 from calls and 21,940.06 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 1.08 indicates defensive positioning with heavy put protection, which could accelerate downward moves if breached. The largest delta concentration at Oct 17, 25 with -9,976.45 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.
ASH DEX Table
| Expiry Date | Call Delta | Put Delta | Net Delta | P/C Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 25 | 1,463.95 | -249.42 | 1,214.53 | 0.17 |
| Oct 17, 25 | 11,095.81 | -21,072.26 | -9,976.45 | 1.90 |
| Dec 19, 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| Jan 16, 26 | 7,843.1 | -618.38 | 7,224.72 | 0.08 |
| Apr 17, 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |