Markel Corporation (MKL)
NYSE: MKL
· Real-Time Price · USD
1930.45
-23.70 (-1.21%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 3:59 PM
1928.00
-0.13%
After-hours: Aug 15, 2025, 06:21 PM EDT
MKL Delta Exposure By Expiry
The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for MKL across all expirations shows 182,367.15 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 249,155.71 from calls and 66,788.56 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 0.27 shows bullish positioning with call dominance, potentially providing upward momentum but leaving the market vulnerable to sharp pullbacks. The largest delta concentration at Oct 17, 25 with 110,920.49 net DEX represents significant hedging pressure that may cap upside moves. The nearest expiration on Sep 19, 25 carries positive delta requiring market makers to short shares, potentially creating resistance.
MKL DEX Table
| Expiry Date | Call Delta | Put Delta | Net Delta | P/C Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 25 | 19,701.55 | -16,151.85 | 3,549.7 | 0.82 |
| Oct 17, 25 | 139,552.7 | -28,632.21 | 110,920.49 | 0.21 |
| Dec 19, 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| Jan 16, 26 | 89,901.46 | -22,004.5 | 67,896.96 | 0.24 |
| Apr 17, 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |