VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (PPH)
NASDAQ: PPH
· Real-Time Price · USD
89.41
0.29 (0.33%)
At close: Aug 22, 2025, 3:59 PM
89.41
0.00%
After-hours: Aug 22, 2025, 04:10 PM EDT
PPH Delta Exposure By Expiry
The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for PPH across all expirations shows -31,138.58 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 17,940.1 from calls and 49,078.68 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 2.74 indicates defensive positioning with heavy put protection, which could accelerate downward moves if breached. The largest delta concentration at Sep 19, 25 with -39,729.35 net DEX represents significant hedging pressure that could fuel downside acceleration. The nearest expiration on Sep 19, 25 carries negative delta forcing market makers to buy shares, potentially providing support.
PPH DEX Table
| Expiry Date | Call Delta | Put Delta | Net Delta | P/C Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 25 | 2,593.31 | -42,322.66 | -39,729.35 | 16.32 |
| Oct 17, 25 | 12,135.86 | -2,860.05 | 9,275.81 | 0.24 |
| Jan 16, 26 | 3,210.93 | -3,763.15 | -552.22 | 1.17 |
| Apr 17, 26 | 0 | -132.82 | -132.82 | n/a |
| Dec 18, 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | n/a |