MA Options Flow
Mastercard Inc.
Track MA options flow, gamma exposure, and unusual activity in real-time.
Recent MA Options Flow
Live institutional order flow from the Options Flow scanner
| Time | Type | Strike | Expiry | Premium | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:52 PM | CALL SWEEP | $500 | 4/17/26 | $722,000 | BULLISH |
| 3:18 PM | PUT BLOCK | $490 | 2/28/26 | $324,000 | BEARISH |
| 2:45 PM | CALL SWEEP | $498 | 3/21/26 | $645,000 | BULLISH |
| 2:12 PM | CALL BLOCK | $505 | 4/17/26 | $892,000 | BULLISH |
| 1:38 PM | PUT SWEEP | $495 | 3/7/26 | $378,000 | BEARISH |
| 12:52 PM | CALL BLOCK | $502 | 3/21/26 | $738,000 | BULLISH |
| 11:28 AM | PUT SWEEP | $485 | 2/28/26 | $189,000 | NEUTRAL |
| 10:45 AM | CALL BLOCK | $510 | 4/17/26 | $1,134,000 | BULLISH |
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MA Gamma Exposure Dashboard
Interactive GEX analysis with heatmap, chart, and table views
| Strike | 2/21 | 2/24 | 2/28 | 3/21 | 3/7 | 4/18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $512 | 146.8M | 124.8M | 102.8M | 58.7M | 80.8M | 36.7M |
| $510 | 167.8M | 142.6M | 117.5M | 67.1M | 92.3M | 41.9M |
| $508 | 197.2M | 167.6M | 138.0M | 78.9M | 108.4M | 49.3M |
| $507 | 234.9M | 199.7M | 164.4M | 94.0M | 129.2M | 58.7M |
| $505 | 281.1M | 238.9M | 196.7M | 112.4M | 154.6M | 70.3M |
| $503 | 335.6M | 285.3M | 234.9M | 134.2M | 184.6M | 83.9M |
| $502 | 318.8M | 271.0M | 223.2M | 127.5M | 175.3M | 79.7M |
| $500 | 302.0M | 256.7M | 211.4M | 120.8M | 166.1M | 75.5M |
| $498 | 276.9M | 235.3M | 193.8M | 110.7M | 152.3M | 69.2M |
| $497 | 251.7M | 213.9M | 176.2M | 100.7M | 138.4M | 62.9M |
| $495 | 209.7M | 178.3M | 146.8M | 83.9M | 115.4M | 52.4M |
| $493 | 159.4M | 135.5M | 111.6M | 63.8M | 87.7M | 39.9M |
| $492 | 100.7M | 85.6M | 70.5M | 40.3M | 55.4M | 25.2M |
| $490 | 41.9M | 35.7M | 29.4M | 16.8M | 23.1M | 10.5M |
| $488 | -16.8M | -14.3M | -11.7M | -6.7M | -9.2M | -4.2M |
| $487 | -67.1M | -57.1M | -47.0M | -26.8M | -36.9M | -16.8M |
| $485 | -67.1M | -57.1M | -47.0M | -26.8M | -36.9M | -16.8M |
| $483 | -62.9M | -53.5M | -44.0M | -25.2M | -34.6M | -15.7M |
| $482 | -58.7M | -49.9M | -41.1M | -23.5M | -32.3M | -14.7M |
| $480 | -62.9M | -53.5M | -44.0M | -25.2M | -34.6M | -15.7M |
| $478 | -50.3M | -42.8M | -35.2M | -20.1M | -27.7M | -12.6M |
MA Options Market Statistics
Key metrics for Mastercard Inc.
About MA Options
Mastercard is the payment network duopoly partner to Visa with identical business drivers. Options flow in MA reveals consumer spending positioning and fintech trends. MA trades at a premium to V historically, reflecting slightly stronger international exposure and cross-border revenue mix.
Reading MA Options Flow
MA flow mirrors V but with lower volume due to higher stock price. Watch for call sweeps around consumer spending data and travel recovery indicators. The stock's institutional ownership means flow is cleaner than retail-heavy names. MA is often used in relative value trades against V - check both tickers for paired positioning.
MA Gamma Exposure Insights
MA gamma exposure exhibits similar patterns to V but with wider strike spacing due to higher price. GEX walls at $10 intervals ($480, $490, $500) create strong levels. The stock's low volatility keeps dealers long gamma most of the time. When MA GEX flips negative, it's a macro signal - check consumer confidence data.
Related Concepts
Learn more about the key terms for MA options trading
Frequently Asked Questions
MA options flow tracks institutional positioning in Mastercard options, driven by consumer spending trends and payment network growth. MA flow has lower volume than V due to higher stock price, but it's equally predictive for consumer confidence signals.
MA GEX shows dealer positioning at wide strike intervals due to high stock price. Positive GEX at $10 increments creates stability. The stock's defensive growth profile means dealers stay long gamma, dampening volatility. GEX flips signal macro spending concerns.
Unusual MA activity often precedes consumer spending shifts or earnings beats. Large call sweeps ahead of retail data signal bullish positioning. Put blocks during strength may be recession hedges. Check V flow for confirmation - divergence signals relative value opportunities.
MA has historically traded at a valuation premium to V due to stronger international revenue mix and cross-border transaction exposure. This premium fluctuates based on global growth expectations and currency trends. Options spreads between MA and V reflect these relative value dynamics.
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