Nucor Corporation (NUE)
NYSE: NUE
· Real-Time Price · USD
145.42
1.07 (0.74%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 11:10 AM
NUE Delta Exposure By Expiry
The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for NUE across all expirations shows 3,539,523.58 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 4,160,094.87 from calls and 620,571.29 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 0.15 shows bullish positioning with call dominance, potentially providing upward momentum but leaving the market vulnerable to sharp pullbacks. The largest delta concentration at Sep 19, 25 with 1,356,761.13 net DEX represents significant hedging pressure that may cap upside moves. The nearest expiration on Aug 22, 25 carries positive delta requiring market makers to short shares, potentially creating resistance.
NUE DEX Table
| Expiry Date | Call Delta | Put Delta | Net Delta | P/C Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 25 | 244,303.98 | -8,184.44 | 236,119.54 | 0.03 |
| Aug 29, 25 | 95,593.74 | -6,457.18 | 89,136.56 | 0.07 |
| Sep 5, 25 | 56,553.01 | -1,283.85 | 55,269.16 | 0.02 |
| Sep 12, 25 | 10,304.93 | -4,607 | 5,697.93 | 0.45 |
| Sep 19, 25 | 1,440,631.67 | -83,870.54 | 1,356,761.13 | 0.06 |
| Sep 26, 25 | 2,759.62 | -801.78 | 1,957.84 | 0.29 |
| Oct 17, 25 | 810,016.43 | -107,273.55 | 702,742.88 | 0.13 |
| Jan 16, 26 | 693,392.69 | -250,920.82 | 442,471.87 | 0.36 |
| Mar 20, 26 | 200,845.07 | -40,350.18 | 160,494.89 | 0.20 |
| Apr 17, 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |
| Jun 18, 26 | 122,795.51 | -18,338.05 | 104,457.46 | 0.15 |
| Sep 18, 26 | 32,721.66 | -4,662.01 | 28,059.65 | 0.14 |
| Jan 15, 27 | 395,433.79 | -60,341.71 | 335,092.08 | 0.15 |
| Jun 17, 27 | 54,742.77 | -33,480.18 | 21,262.59 | 0.61 |