Viking Therapeutics Inc. (VKTX)
NASDAQ: VKTX
· Real-Time Price · USD
25.85
-0.15 (-0.58%)
At close: Aug 25, 2025, 3:59 PM
25.83
-0.08%
After-hours: Aug 25, 2025, 04:09 PM EDT
VKTX Delta Exposure By Expiry
The total Delta Exposure (DEX) for VKTX across all expirations shows 828,513.82 net shares that market makers must hedge, with 1,486,486.75 from calls and 657,972.93 from puts. The put-call delta ratio of 0.44 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 323,706.58 net DEX represents significant hedging pressure that may cap upside moves. The nearest expiration on Aug 29, 25 carries negative delta forcing market makers to buy shares, potentially providing support.
VKTX DEX Table
| Expiry Date | Call Delta | Put Delta | Net Delta | P/C Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 25 | 97,857.65 | -130,874.13 | -33,016.48 | 1.34 |
| Sep 5, 25 | 40,612.34 | -21,058.16 | 19,554.18 | 0.52 |
| Sep 12, 25 | 29,153.33 | -17,645.99 | 11,507.34 | 0.61 |
| Sep 19, 25 | 167,662.14 | -133,539.84 | 34,122.3 | 0.80 |
| Sep 26, 25 | 19,205.34 | -6,558.52 | 12,646.82 | 0.34 |
| Oct 3, 25 | 677.92 | -298.45 | 379.47 | 0.44 |
| Oct 17, 25 | 43,175.18 | -15,615.24 | 27,559.94 | 0.36 |
| Nov 21, 25 | 175,776.05 | -67,391.08 | 108,384.97 | 0.38 |
| Jan 16, 26 | 501,385.31 | -177,678.73 | 323,706.58 | 0.35 |
| Feb 20, 26 | 61,154.87 | -17,535.19 | 43,619.68 | 0.29 |
| Jan 15, 27 | 292,999.83 | -65,894.27 | 227,105.56 | 0.22 |
| Dec 17, 27 | 56,826.79 | -3,883.33 | 52,943.46 | 0.07 |