MSA Safety (MSA)
NYSE: MSA
· Real-Time Price · USD
169.54
-0.65 (-0.38%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 3:59 PM
169.61
0.04%
After-hours: Aug 15, 2025, 04:10 PM EDT
MSA Delta Exposure By Expiry
The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for MSA across all expirations shows 63,290.6 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 65,706.75 from calls and 2,416.15 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 0.04 shows bullish positioning with call dominance, potentially providing upward momentum but leaving the market vulnerable to sharp pullbacks. The largest delta concentration at Jan 16, 26 with 58,632.75 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.
MSA DEX Table
| Expiry Date | Call Delta | Put Delta | Net Delta | P/C Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 25 | 3,170.93 | -1,050.75 | 2,120.18 | 0.33 |
| Oct 17, 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| Dec 19, 25 | 3,339.69 | -1,316.04 | 2,023.65 | 0.39 |
| Jan 16, 26 | 58,632.75 | 0 | 58,632.75 | 0.00 |
| Mar 20, 26 | 563.38 | -49.36 | 514.02 | 0.09 |
| Dec 18, 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |