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MIDCPNIFTY

Nifty Midcap Select
13979.4 +104.20 (0.75%)
L: 13833.4 H: 13996.2
Max Pain - MIDCPNIFTY
05 Dec 2025 02:02 PM IST
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Strike  12000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  981,783,250,000 Combined total value = 981,783,250,000

Strike  12025  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  966,293,300,000 Combined total value = 966,293,300,000

Strike  12050  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  950,803,350,000 Combined total value = 950,803,350,000

Strike  12075  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  935,313,400,000 Combined total value = 935,313,400,000

Strike  12100  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  919,823,450,000 Combined total value = 919,823,450,000

Strike  12125  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  904,333,500,000 Combined total value = 904,333,500,000

Strike  12150  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  888,843,550,000 Combined total value = 888,843,550,000

Strike  12175  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  873,353,600,000 Combined total value = 873,353,600,000

Strike  12200  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  857,863,650,000 Combined total value = 857,863,650,000

Strike  12225  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  842,373,700,000 Combined total value = 842,373,700,000

Strike  12250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  826,883,750,000 Combined total value = 826,883,750,000

Strike  12275  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  811,393,800,000 Combined total value = 811,393,800,000

Strike  12300  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  795,903,850,000 Combined total value = 795,903,850,000

Strike  12325  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  780,419,150,000 Combined total value = 780,419,150,000

Strike  12350  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  764,934,450,000 Combined total value = 764,934,450,000

Strike  12375  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  749,449,750,000 Combined total value = 749,449,750,000

Strike  12400  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  733,965,050,000 Combined total value = 733,965,050,000

Strike  12425  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  718,480,350,000 Combined total value = 718,480,350,000

Strike  12450  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  702,995,650,000 Combined total value = 702,995,650,000

Strike  12475  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  687,514,100,000 Combined total value = 687,514,100,000

Strike  12500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  672,036,050,000 Combined total value = 672,036,050,000

Strike  12525  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  656,850,250,000 Combined total value = 656,850,250,000

Strike  12550  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  641,667,950,000 Combined total value = 641,667,950,000

Strike  12575  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  626,489,150,000 Combined total value = 626,489,150,000

Strike  12600  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  611,314,200,000 Combined total value = 611,314,200,000

Strike  12625  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  596,150,100,000 Combined total value = 596,150,100,000

Strike  12650  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  580,986,000,000 Combined total value = 580,986,000,000

Strike  12675  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  565,825,050,000 Combined total value = 565,825,050,000

Strike  12700  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  550,667,950,000 Combined total value = 550,667,950,000

Strike  12725  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  535,532,550,000 Combined total value = 535,532,550,000

Strike  12750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  520,397,150,000 Combined total value = 520,397,150,000

Strike  12775  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  505,290,450,000 Combined total value = 505,290,450,000

Strike  12800  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  490,186,200,000 Combined total value = 490,186,200,000

Strike  12825  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  475,454,000,000 Combined total value = 475,454,000,000

Strike  12850  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  460,723,200,000 Combined total value = 460,723,200,000

Strike  12875  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  445,996,950,000 Combined total value = 445,996,950,000

Strike  12900  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  431,277,700,000 Combined total value = 431,277,700,000

Strike  12925  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  416,644,200,000 Combined total value = 416,644,200,000

Strike  12950  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  402,025,050,000 Combined total value = 402,025,050,000

Strike  12975  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  387,414,300,000 Combined total value = 387,414,300,000

Strike  13000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  372,828,400,000 Combined total value = 372,828,400,000

Strike  13025  has a total call value of 78,050,000  versus a total put value of  359,671,550,000 Combined total value = 359,749,600,000

Strike  13050  has a total call value of 156,100,000  versus a total put value of  346,534,300,000 Combined total value = 346,690,400,000

Strike  13075  has a total call value of 234,150,000  versus a total put value of  333,400,900,000 Combined total value = 333,635,050,000

Strike  13100  has a total call value of 312,200,000  versus a total put value of  320,267,500,000 Combined total value = 320,579,700,000

Strike  13125  has a total call value of 390,250,000  versus a total put value of  307,948,550,000 Combined total value = 308,338,800,000

Strike  13150  has a total call value of 468,300,000  versus a total put value of  295,646,750,000 Combined total value = 296,115,050,000

Strike  13175  has a total call value of 546,350,000  versus a total put value of  283,344,950,000 Combined total value = 283,891,300,000

Strike  13200  has a total call value of 624,400,000  versus a total put value of  271,043,150,000 Combined total value = 271,667,550,000

Strike  13225  has a total call value of 702,450,000  versus a total put value of  259,592,550,000 Combined total value = 260,295,000,000

Strike  13250  has a total call value of 780,500,000  versus a total put value of  248,160,500,000 Combined total value = 248,941,000,000

Strike  13275  has a total call value of 858,550,000  versus a total put value of  236,728,450,000 Combined total value = 237,587,000,000

Strike  13300  has a total call value of 936,600,000  versus a total put value of  225,316,350,000 Combined total value = 226,252,950,000

Strike  13325  has a total call value of 1,014,650,000  versus a total put value of  214,837,700,000 Combined total value = 215,852,350,000

Strike  13350  has a total call value of 1,092,700,000  versus a total put value of  204,359,050,000 Combined total value = 205,451,750,000

Strike  13375  has a total call value of 1,170,750,000  versus a total put value of  193,900,350,000 Combined total value = 195,071,100,000

Strike  13400  has a total call value of 1,248,800,000  versus a total put value of  183,484,350,000 Combined total value = 184,733,150,000

Strike  13425  has a total call value of 1,326,850,000  versus a total put value of  173,611,550,000 Combined total value = 174,938,400,000

Strike  13450  has a total call value of 1,404,900,000  versus a total put value of  163,738,750,000 Combined total value = 165,143,650,000

Strike  13475  has a total call value of 1,482,950,000  versus a total put value of  153,865,950,000 Combined total value = 155,348,900,000

Strike  13500  has a total call value of 1,561,000,000  versus a total put value of  144,006,100,000 Combined total value = 145,567,100,000

Strike  13525  has a total call value of 1,850,800,000  versus a total put value of  135,658,600,000 Combined total value = 137,509,400,000

Strike  13550  has a total call value of 2,140,600,000  versus a total put value of  127,329,650,000 Combined total value = 129,470,250,000

Strike  13575  has a total call value of 2,430,400,000  versus a total put value of  119,018,550,000 Combined total value = 121,448,950,000

Strike  13600  has a total call value of 2,720,200,000  versus a total put value of  110,727,750,000 Combined total value = 113,447,950,000

Strike  13625  has a total call value of 3,024,000,000  versus a total put value of  103,288,150,000 Combined total value = 106,312,150,000

Strike  13650  has a total call value of 3,327,800,000  versus a total put value of  95,887,750,000 Combined total value = 99,215,550,000

Strike  13675  has a total call value of 3,631,600,000  versus a total put value of  88,527,600,000 Combined total value = 92,159,200,000

Strike  13700  has a total call value of 3,936,800,000  versus a total put value of  81,177,250,000 Combined total value = 85,114,050,000

Strike  13725  has a total call value of 4,278,400,000  versus a total put value of  74,511,500,000 Combined total value = 78,789,900,000

Strike  13750  has a total call value of 4,628,050,000  versus a total put value of  67,868,850,000 Combined total value = 72,496,900,000

Strike  13775  has a total call value of 4,988,200,000  versus a total put value of  61,280,800,000 Combined total value = 66,269,000,000

Strike  13800  has a total call value of 5,357,100,000  versus a total put value of  54,727,400,000 Combined total value = 60,084,500,000

Strike  13825  has a total call value of 5,989,200,000  versus a total put value of  49,029,050,000 Combined total value = 55,018,250,000

Strike  13850  has a total call value of 6,642,650,000  versus a total put value of  43,386,350,000 Combined total value = 50,029,000,000

Strike  13875  has a total call value of 7,351,400,000  versus a total put value of  37,844,800,000 Combined total value = 45,196,200,000

Strike  13900  has a total call value of 8,110,200,000  versus a total put value of  32,363,800,000 Combined total value = 40,474,000,000

Strike  13925  has a total call value of 9,388,750,000  versus a total put value of  27,669,600,000 Combined total value = 37,058,350,000

Strike  13950  has a total call value of 10,767,750,000  versus a total put value of  23,075,850,000 Combined total value = 33,843,600,000

Strike  13975  has a total call value of 12,320,700,000  versus a total put value of  18,726,050,000 Combined total value = 31,046,750,000

Strike  14000  has a total call value of 13,939,450,000  versus a total put value of  14,428,750,000 Combined total value = 28,368,200,000

Strike  14025  has a total call value of 17,949,050,000  versus a total put value of  12,665,800,000 Combined total value = 30,614,850,000

Strike  14050  has a total call value of 22,048,250,000  versus a total put value of  10,963,050,000 Combined total value = 33,011,300,000

Strike  14075  has a total call value of 26,399,450,000  versus a total put value of  9,350,600,000 Combined total value = 35,750,050,000

Strike  14100  has a total call value of 30,842,000,000  versus a total put value of  7,790,650,000 Combined total value = 38,632,650,000

Strike  14125  has a total call value of 37,225,650,000  versus a total put value of  7,109,200,000 Combined total value = 44,334,850,000

Strike  14150  has a total call value of 43,687,350,000  versus a total put value of  6,464,500,000 Combined total value = 50,151,850,000

Strike  14175  has a total call value of 50,308,300,000  versus a total put value of  5,900,650,000 Combined total value = 56,208,950,000

Strike  14200  has a total call value of 56,965,300,000  versus a total put value of  5,336,800,000 Combined total value = 62,302,100,000

Strike  14225  has a total call value of 64,391,950,000  versus a total put value of  4,943,750,000 Combined total value = 69,335,700,000

Strike  14250  has a total call value of 71,854,300,000  versus a total put value of  4,550,700,000 Combined total value = 76,405,000,000

Strike  14275  has a total call value of 79,433,900,000  versus a total put value of  4,177,600,000 Combined total value = 83,611,500,000

Strike  14300  has a total call value of 87,056,200,000  versus a total put value of  3,817,800,000 Combined total value = 90,874,000,000

Strike  14325  has a total call value of 95,825,450,000  versus a total put value of  3,617,250,000 Combined total value = 99,442,700,000

Strike  14350  has a total call value of 104,633,900,000  versus a total put value of  3,416,700,000 Combined total value = 108,050,600,000

Strike  14375  has a total call value of 113,926,750,000  versus a total put value of  3,216,150,000 Combined total value = 117,142,900,000

Strike  14400  has a total call value of 123,219,600,000  versus a total put value of  3,015,600,000 Combined total value = 126,235,200,000

Strike  14425  has a total call value of 133,424,200,000  versus a total put value of  2,835,700,000 Combined total value = 136,259,900,000

Strike  14450  has a total call value of 143,671,850,000  versus a total put value of  2,655,800,000 Combined total value = 146,327,650,000

Strike  14475  has a total call value of 153,996,500,000  versus a total put value of  2,475,900,000 Combined total value = 156,472,400,000

Strike  14500  has a total call value of 164,337,950,000  versus a total put value of  2,296,000,000 Combined total value = 166,633,950,000

Strike  14525  has a total call value of 176,790,250,000  versus a total put value of  2,181,200,000 Combined total value = 178,971,450,000

Strike  14550  has a total call value of 189,242,550,000  versus a total put value of  2,066,400,000 Combined total value = 191,308,950,000

Strike  14575  has a total call value of 201,694,850,000  versus a total put value of  1,951,600,000 Combined total value = 203,646,450,000

Strike  14600  has a total call value of 214,147,150,000  versus a total put value of  1,836,800,000 Combined total value = 215,983,950,000

Strike  14625  has a total call value of 227,482,150,000  versus a total put value of  1,722,000,000 Combined total value = 229,204,150,000

Strike  14650  has a total call value of 240,817,150,000  versus a total put value of  1,607,200,000 Combined total value = 242,424,350,000

Strike  14675  has a total call value of 254,263,450,000  versus a total put value of  1,492,400,000 Combined total value = 255,755,850,000

Strike  14700  has a total call value of 267,750,700,000  versus a total put value of  1,377,600,000 Combined total value = 269,128,300,000

Strike  14725  has a total call value of 282,140,250,000  versus a total put value of  1,262,800,000 Combined total value = 283,403,050,000

Strike  14750  has a total call value of 296,529,800,000  versus a total put value of  1,148,000,000 Combined total value = 297,677,800,000

Strike  14775  has a total call value of 310,919,350,000  versus a total put value of  1,033,200,000 Combined total value = 311,952,550,000

Strike  14800  has a total call value of 325,308,900,000  versus a total put value of  918,400,000 Combined total value = 326,227,300,000

Strike  14825  has a total call value of 341,054,000,000  versus a total put value of  803,600,000 Combined total value = 341,857,600,000

Strike  14850  has a total call value of 356,799,100,000  versus a total put value of  688,800,000 Combined total value = 357,487,900,000

Strike  14875  has a total call value of 372,544,200,000  versus a total put value of  574,000,000 Combined total value = 373,118,200,000

Strike  14900  has a total call value of 388,289,300,000  versus a total put value of  459,200,000 Combined total value = 388,748,500,000

Strike  14925  has a total call value of 404,298,650,000  versus a total put value of  344,400,000 Combined total value = 404,643,050,000

Strike  14950  has a total call value of 420,308,000,000  versus a total put value of  229,600,000 Combined total value = 420,537,600,000

Strike  14975  has a total call value of 436,317,350,000  versus a total put value of  114,800,000 Combined total value = 436,432,150,000

Strike  15000  has a total call value of 452,326,700,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 452,326,700,000

Strike  15025  has a total call value of 470,264,550,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 470,264,550,000

Strike  15050  has a total call value of 488,202,400,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 488,202,400,000

Strike  15075  has a total call value of 506,140,250,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 506,140,250,000

Strike  15100  has a total call value of 524,078,100,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 524,078,100,000

Strike  15125  has a total call value of 542,089,100,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 542,089,100,000

Strike  15150  has a total call value of 560,100,100,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 560,100,100,000

Strike  15175  has a total call value of 578,111,100,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 578,111,100,000

Strike  15200  has a total call value of 596,122,100,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 596,122,100,000

Strike  15225  has a total call value of 614,138,000,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 614,138,000,000

Strike  15250  has a total call value of 632,153,900,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 632,153,900,000

Strike  15275  has a total call value of 650,169,800,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 650,169,800,000

Strike  15300  has a total call value of 668,185,700,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 668,185,700,000

Strike  15325  has a total call value of 686,355,950,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 686,355,950,000

Strike  15350  has a total call value of 704,526,200,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 704,526,200,000

Strike  15375  has a total call value of 722,696,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 722,696,450,000

Strike  15400  has a total call value of 740,866,700,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 740,866,700,000

Strike  15425  has a total call value of 759,042,900,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 759,042,900,000

Strike  15450  has a total call value of 777,219,100,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 777,219,100,000

Strike  15475  has a total call value of 795,395,300,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 795,395,300,000

Strike  15500  has a total call value of 813,571,500,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 813,571,500,000

Strike  15525  has a total call value of 831,952,800,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 831,952,800,000

Strike  15550  has a total call value of 850,334,100,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 850,334,100,000

Strike  15575  has a total call value of 868,715,400,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 868,715,400,000

Strike  15600  has a total call value of 887,096,700,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 887,096,700,000

Max-Pain Table for Stocks
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Max Pain Table (Stocks)
Symbol Symbol Ltp Max Pain
360ONE 1148 1140
ABB 5156 5150
ABCAPITAL 359.1 350
ADANIENSOL 973.55 980
ADANIENT 2261 2300
ADANIGREEN 1017 1020
ADANIPORTS 1512.5 1500
ALKEM 5680 5700
AMBER 6539.5 6600
AMBUJACEM 534.1 550
ANGELONE 2639.3 2650
APLAPOLLO 1771.5 1760
APOLLOHOSP 7196.5 7350
ASHOKLEY 160.4 157
ASIANPAINT 2965 2920
ASTRAL 1457.4 1460
AUBANK 957.5 940
AUROPHARMA 1216.9 1220
AXISBANK 1281.9 1280
BAJAJ-AUTO 9090 9100
BAJAJFINSV 2103 2080
BAJFINANCE 1054.7 1030
BANDHANBNK 140.93 150
BANKBARODA 292.45 290
BANKINDIA 142.5 145
BDL 1519 1520
BEL 408.1 410
BHARATFORG 1402.3 1400
BHARTIARTL 2100.8 2100
BHEL 278.1 285
BIOCON 391.6 395
BLUESTARCO 1728.2 1760
BOSCHLTD 36855 36500
BPCL 361.15 362.5
BRITANNIA 5935 5850
BSE 2816.7 2800
CAMS 773.4 780
CANBK 148.59 150
CDSL 1547.5 1580
CGPOWER 660.65 680
CHOLAFIN 1721.3 1700
CIPLA 1525.9 1530
COALINDIA 379.25 380
COFORGE 1983.3 1860
COLPAL 2159.7 2180
CONCOR 512.2 520
CROMPTON 260.2 270
CUMMINSIND 4460 4500
CYIENT 1173 1160
DABUR 508.9 515
DALBHARAT 1990 2000
DELHIVERY 407.2 420
DIVISLAB 6465.5 6450
DIXON 13865 14500
DLF 718.7 730
DMART 3947.4 4000
DRREDDY 1275.3 1270
EICHERMOT 7170 7100
ETERNAL 293.9 305
EXIDEIND 378.4 380
FEDERALBNK 259.1 255
FORTIS 889.95 910
GAIL 170.15 175
GLENMARK 1975.5 1940
GMRAIRPORT 103.1 102
GODREJCP 1132.7 1140
GODREJPROP 2080.8 2100
GRASIM 2741.7 2760
HAL 4463 4500
HAVELLS 1428 1440
HCLTECH 1683.7 1640
HDFCAMC 2578.3 2650
HDFCBANK 1002.5 1000
HDFCLIFE 770.05 770
HEROMOTOCO 6338.5 6200
HFCL 68.96 70
HINDALCO 826.65 800
HINDPETRO 451.4 455
HINDUNILVR 2329.3 2360
HINDZINC 499.45 490
HUDCO 222.72 230
ICICIBANK 1389.5 1380
ICICIGI 1979 2000
ICICIPRULI 623.6 620
IDEA 10.8 10
IDFCFIRSTB 80.95 80
IEX 145.64 145
IIFL 569.15 570
INDHOTEL 730.85 740
INDIANB 809.35 830
INDIGO 5402.5 5500
INDUSINDBK 870.15 860
INDUSTOWER 414.75 410
INFY 1615.5 1600
INOXWIND 129.44 137.5
IOC 163.24 164
IRCTC 675.3 690
IREDA 133.33 140
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Note:
Stock LTP > Max Pain Bearish Trend
Stock LTP < Max Pain Bullish Trend
Frequently Asked Questions

Max Pain, also known as the max pain price, is the strike price at which the maximum number of option contracts (both puts and calls) would expire worthless, causing the largest financial losses for option holders at expiration. This price point represents the level where option writers would experience the least payout obligation.

The max pain theory suggests that as expiration approaches, market makers and option writers may attempt to influence the stock price toward this level to minimize their payout obligations, making it a significant reference point for traders analyzing option expiration dynamics.

Max Pain is calculated by determining the total dollar value of in-the-money options at each strike price. Here's the step-by-step process:

  1. For each strike price: Calculate the difference between the current stock price and the strike price.
  2. Multiply by Open Interest: Multiply this difference by the open interest (number of contracts) at that strike for both call and put options.
  3. Sum the values: Add together the dollar value for put options and call options at each strike price.
  4. Repeat for all strikes: Perform this calculation for every available strike price in the option chain.
  5. Identify the maximum: The strike price with the highest combined dollar value is the Max Pain price.

This calculation helps identify the price level where option writers would face the maximum financial loss if the stock closes at that price on expiration day.

Traders can incorporate Max Pain analysis into their trading strategy in several ways:

  • Expiration Day Trading: As option expiration approaches, traders can use Max Pain as a potential support or resistance level, as market makers may attempt to push the price toward this level.
  • Option Selection: Understanding Max Pain helps traders choose strike prices that are less likely to be manipulated, potentially improving their option trade outcomes.
  • Risk Management: If a stock is trading far from Max Pain before expiration, traders can anticipate potential price movement toward this level and adjust their positions accordingly.
  • Market Sentiment Indicator: Comparing the current stock price to Max Pain can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price direction near expiration.
  • Hedging Strategy: Option writers can use Max Pain to identify strike prices where they might face the least payout risk, helping them structure more efficient hedging strategies.

Max Pain provides insights into potential stock price behavior, especially near option expiration:

  • Price Magnet Effect: If the stock price is significantly above or below Max Pain before expiration, there may be a tendency for the price to move toward Max Pain as expiration approaches, as option writers hedge their positions.
  • Support/Resistance Level: Max Pain can act as a psychological and technical support or resistance level, especially on expiration day, as it represents the price where maximum option value would be lost.
  • Volatility Indicator: A large gap between current price and Max Pain may indicate higher potential volatility or price movement as expiration nears.
  • Market Maker Activity: Significant open interest concentration around Max Pain suggests where market makers might have the most incentive to influence price movement through their hedging activities.

Note: Max Pain is a theoretical concept and should be used in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools, as it does not guarantee price movement.

Max Pain is a dynamic value that changes continuously based on several factors:

  • Open Interest Changes: As traders open and close option positions, the open interest at different strike prices changes, which directly affects the Max Pain calculation.
  • Stock Price Movement: As the underlying stock price moves, different strike prices become in-the-money or out-of-the-money, altering the dollar value calculations.
  • Time Decay: As expiration approaches, the time value of options decreases, but the intrinsic value calculations for Max Pain continue to evolve with price movements.
  • New Option Contracts: When new strike prices are added or when significant new positions are opened, Max Pain may shift to reflect the new distribution of open interest.

For accurate Max Pain analysis, traders should monitor it regularly, especially in the days leading up to expiration, as it can shift significantly as market conditions and option positions change.

Max Pain and Spot Price are two distinct concepts that serve different purposes in options trading:

  • Spot Price (Current Market Price): This is the current trading price of the underlying stock or index in the market. It represents the real-time value at which the asset can be bought or sold immediately.
  • Max Pain Price: This is a calculated theoretical price level based on option open interest data. It represents the strike price where option writers would face minimum payout obligations, not necessarily where the stock is currently trading.

The relationship between these two prices is crucial: when the spot price is far from Max Pain, traders may anticipate potential price movement toward Max Pain as expiration approaches. However, this is not guaranteed, and many other factors influence stock price movement.

No, Max Pain is not always accurate and should not be used as the sole indicator for predicting stock price movement. Here's why:

  • Market Forces: Strong fundamental news, earnings reports, or significant market events can override the Max Pain effect and drive prices in unexpected directions.
  • Institutional Activity: Large institutional trades, algorithmic trading, and other market participants may have different objectives than minimizing option payouts.
  • Limited Influence: While market makers may attempt to influence price toward Max Pain, their ability to do so is limited, especially in highly liquid stocks with strong directional momentum.
  • Multiple Expirations: Stocks often have options expiring on different dates (weekly, monthly), which means multiple Max Pain levels may exist simultaneously, reducing the predictive power of any single level.
  • Statistical Tool: Max Pain is best viewed as a statistical tool that provides context about option market dynamics rather than a guaranteed price target.

Traders should use Max Pain as one of many tools in their analysis, combining it with technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and market sentiment indicators for more comprehensive decision-making.

Max Pain becomes increasingly relevant as option expiration approaches:

  • Last Trading Week: Max Pain analysis is most useful during the final week before expiration, when option writers are actively hedging and the "pinning effect" (price movement toward Max Pain) is most likely to occur.
  • Expiration Day: On the day of expiration, Max Pain can serve as a key reference level, as market makers may attempt to keep the stock price near this level to minimize their payout obligations.
  • High Open Interest: Max Pain is more reliable when there is significant open interest concentrated around specific strike prices, as this indicates where option writers have the most exposure.
  • Low Volatility Periods: During periods of low market volatility, Max Pain may have a stronger influence, as there are fewer competing forces driving price movement.
  • Monthly Expirations: Monthly option expirations (typically the third Friday) often show stronger Max Pain effects compared to weekly expirations, due to higher open interest and more significant market maker involvement.

While Max Pain can be calculated at any time, its predictive value and practical application increase significantly as expiration approaches, making it particularly useful for short-term trading strategies focused on expiration week dynamics.