How is Max Pain Calculated?

Max Pain is calculated by determining the total dollar value of in-the-money options at each strike price. For each strike price: Calculate the difference between the current stock price and the strike price. Multiply this difference by the open interest (number of contracts) at that strike for both call and put options. Sum the values: Add together the dollar value for put options and call options at each strike price. Repeat for all strikes: Perform this calculation for every available strike price in the option chain. 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.

How Can Traders Use Max Pain in Their Strategy?

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.

What Does Max Pain Indicate About Stock Price Movement?

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.

How Often Does Max Pain Change?

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.

What's the Difference Between Max Pain and Spot Price?

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.

Is Max Pain Always Accurate for Predicting Stock Price?

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.

When is Max Pain Most Relevant for Options Trading?

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.

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Q: What is Max Pain in Options Trading?

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.

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Max Pain - BANKEX

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Max Pain for BANKEX is 66100

Historical data for BANKEX-66100-CE

LTP (66100 CE)

379.75 35.85

Open Interest

166 24

Historical data for BANKEX-66100-PE

LTP (66100 PE)

222.8 -122.35

Open Interest

42 13

Strike 57500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 52,546,800,000 Combined total value = 52,546,800,000

Strike 57600 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 51,882,600,000 Combined total value = 51,882,600,000

Strike 57700 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 51,218,400,000 Combined total value = 51,218,400,000

Strike 57800 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 50,554,200,000 Combined total value = 50,554,200,000

Strike 57900 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 49,890,000,000 Combined total value = 49,890,000,000

Strike 58000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 49,225,800,000 Combined total value = 49,225,800,000

Strike 58100 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 48,561,600,000 Combined total value = 48,561,600,000

Strike 58200 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 47,897,400,000 Combined total value = 47,897,400,000

Strike 58300 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 47,233,200,000 Combined total value = 47,233,200,000

Strike 58400 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 46,569,000,000 Combined total value = 46,569,000,000

Strike 58500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 45,904,800,000 Combined total value = 45,904,800,000

Strike 58600 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 45,242,100,000 Combined total value = 45,242,100,000

Strike 58700 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 44,579,400,000 Combined total value = 44,579,400,000

Strike 58800 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 43,916,700,000 Combined total value = 43,916,700,000

Strike 58900 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 43,254,900,000 Combined total value = 43,254,900,000

Strike 59000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 42,593,100,000 Combined total value = 42,593,100,000

Strike 59100 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 41,931,300,000 Combined total value = 41,931,300,000

Strike 59200 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 41,269,500,000 Combined total value = 41,269,500,000

Strike 59300 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 40,607,700,000 Combined total value = 40,607,700,000

Strike 59400 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 39,945,900,000 Combined total value = 39,945,900,000

Strike 59500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 39,285,900,000 Combined total value = 39,285,900,000

Strike 59600 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 38,625,900,000 Combined total value = 38,625,900,000

Strike 59700 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 37,966,500,000 Combined total value = 37,966,500,000

Strike 59800 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 37,307,100,000 Combined total value = 37,307,100,000

Strike 59900 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 36,647,700,000 Combined total value = 36,647,700,000

Strike 60000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 35,988,600,000 Combined total value = 35,988,600,000

Strike 60100 has a total call value of 300,000 versus a total put value of 35,329,500,000 Combined total value = 35,329,800,000

Strike 60200 has a total call value of 600,000 versus a total put value of 34,670,400,000 Combined total value = 34,671,000,000

Strike 60300 has a total call value of 900,000 versus a total put value of 34,011,300,000 Combined total value = 34,012,200,000

Strike 60400 has a total call value of 1,200,000 versus a total put value of 33,352,200,000 Combined total value = 33,353,400,000

Strike 60500 has a total call value of 1,500,000 versus a total put value of 32,693,100,000 Combined total value = 32,694,600,000

Strike 60600 has a total call value of 1,800,000 versus a total put value of 32,034,000,000 Combined total value = 32,035,800,000

Strike 60700 has a total call value of 2,100,000 versus a total put value of 31,374,900,000 Combined total value = 31,377,000,000

Strike 60800 has a total call value of 2,400,000 versus a total put value of 30,715,800,000 Combined total value = 30,718,200,000

Strike 60900 has a total call value of 2,700,000 versus a total put value of 30,056,700,000 Combined total value = 30,059,400,000

Strike 61000 has a total call value of 3,000,000 versus a total put value of 29,397,600,000 Combined total value = 29,400,600,000

Strike 61100 has a total call value of 3,300,000 versus a total put value of 28,738,500,000 Combined total value = 28,741,800,000

Strike 61200 has a total call value of 3,600,000 versus a total put value of 28,079,400,000 Combined total value = 28,083,000,000

Strike 61300 has a total call value of 3,900,000 versus a total put value of 27,420,300,000 Combined total value = 27,424,200,000

Strike 61400 has a total call value of 4,200,000 versus a total put value of 26,761,200,000 Combined total value = 26,765,400,000

Strike 61500 has a total call value of 4,500,000 versus a total put value of 26,102,100,000 Combined total value = 26,106,600,000

Strike 61600 has a total call value of 4,800,000 versus a total put value of 25,443,000,000 Combined total value = 25,447,800,000

Strike 61700 has a total call value of 5,100,000 versus a total put value of 24,783,900,000 Combined total value = 24,789,000,000

Strike 61800 has a total call value of 5,400,000 versus a total put value of 24,124,800,000 Combined total value = 24,130,200,000

Strike 61900 has a total call value of 5,700,000 versus a total put value of 23,468,100,000 Combined total value = 23,473,800,000

Strike 62000 has a total call value of 6,000,000 versus a total put value of 22,813,500,000 Combined total value = 22,819,500,000

Strike 62100 has a total call value of 6,300,000 versus a total put value of 22,160,700,000 Combined total value = 22,167,000,000

Strike 62200 has a total call value of 6,600,000 versus a total put value of 21,509,400,000 Combined total value = 21,516,000,000

Strike 62300 has a total call value of 6,900,000 versus a total put value of 20,859,600,000 Combined total value = 20,866,500,000

Strike 62400 has a total call value of 7,200,000 versus a total put value of 20,211,300,000 Combined total value = 20,218,500,000

Strike 62500 has a total call value of 7,500,000 versus a total put value of 19,563,000,000 Combined total value = 19,570,500,000

Strike 62600 has a total call value of 7,800,000 versus a total put value of 18,914,700,000 Combined total value = 18,922,500,000

Strike 62700 has a total call value of 8,100,000 versus a total put value of 18,266,400,000 Combined total value = 18,274,500,000

Strike 62800 has a total call value of 8,400,000 versus a total put value of 17,618,700,000 Combined total value = 17,627,100,000

Strike 62900 has a total call value of 8,700,000 versus a total put value of 16,971,000,000 Combined total value = 16,979,700,000

Strike 63000 has a total call value of 9,000,000 versus a total put value of 16,323,600,000 Combined total value = 16,332,600,000

Strike 63100 has a total call value of 9,300,000 versus a total put value of 15,703,200,000 Combined total value = 15,712,500,000

Strike 63200 has a total call value of 9,600,000 versus a total put value of 15,093,000,000 Combined total value = 15,102,600,000

Strike 63300 has a total call value of 9,900,000 versus a total put value of 14,482,800,000 Combined total value = 14,492,700,000

Strike 63400 has a total call value of 10,200,000 versus a total put value of 13,873,200,000 Combined total value = 13,883,400,000

Strike 63500 has a total call value of 10,500,000 versus a total put value of 13,263,600,000 Combined total value = 13,274,100,000

Strike 63600 has a total call value of 10,800,000 versus a total put value of 12,655,500,000 Combined total value = 12,666,300,000

Strike 63700 has a total call value of 11,100,000 versus a total put value of 12,047,400,000 Combined total value = 12,058,500,000

Strike 63800 has a total call value of 11,400,000 versus a total put value of 11,439,300,000 Combined total value = 11,450,700,000

Strike 63900 has a total call value of 11,700,000 versus a total put value of 10,831,500,000 Combined total value = 10,843,200,000

Strike 64000 has a total call value of 12,000,000 versus a total put value of 10,224,600,000 Combined total value = 10,236,600,000

Strike 64100 has a total call value of 12,300,000 versus a total put value of 9,634,200,000 Combined total value = 9,646,500,000

Strike 64200 has a total call value of 12,900,000 versus a total put value of 9,043,800,000 Combined total value = 9,056,700,000

Strike 64300 has a total call value of 13,500,000 versus a total put value of 8,460,300,000 Combined total value = 8,473,800,000

Strike 64400 has a total call value of 14,100,000 versus a total put value of 7,878,900,000 Combined total value = 7,893,000,000

Strike 64500 has a total call value of 14,700,000 versus a total put value of 7,301,400,000 Combined total value = 7,316,100,000

Strike 64600 has a total call value of 15,300,000 versus a total put value of 6,743,700,000 Combined total value = 6,759,000,000

Strike 64700 has a total call value of 15,900,000 versus a total put value of 6,188,400,000 Combined total value = 6,204,300,000

Strike 64800 has a total call value of 16,500,000 versus a total put value of 5,640,000,000 Combined total value = 5,656,500,000

Strike 64900 has a total call value of 17,100,000 versus a total put value of 5,097,600,000 Combined total value = 5,114,700,000

Strike 65000 has a total call value of 17,700,000 versus a total put value of 4,566,600,000 Combined total value = 4,584,300,000

Strike 65100 has a total call value of 18,300,000 versus a total put value of 4,075,800,000 Combined total value = 4,094,100,000

Strike 65200 has a total call value of 18,900,000 versus a total put value of 3,597,900,000 Combined total value = 3,616,800,000

Strike 65300 has a total call value of 19,500,000 versus a total put value of 3,134,100,000 Combined total value = 3,153,600,000

Strike 65400 has a total call value of 20,100,000 versus a total put value of 2,692,500,000 Combined total value = 2,712,600,000

Strike 65500 has a total call value of 21,300,000 versus a total put value of 2,263,200,000 Combined total value = 2,284,500,000

Strike 65600 has a total call value of 23,700,000 versus a total put value of 1,954,800,000 Combined total value = 1,978,500,000

Strike 65700 has a total call value of 27,900,000 versus a total put value of 1,662,600,000 Combined total value = 1,690,500,000

Strike 65800 has a total call value of 34,800,000 versus a total put value of 1,392,300,000 Combined total value = 1,427,100,000

Strike 65900 has a total call value of 48,300,000 versus a total put value of 1,142,400,000 Combined total value = 1,190,700,000

Strike 66000 has a total call value of 67,200,000 versus a total put value of 911,100,000 Combined total value = 978,300,000

Strike 66100 has a total call value of 198,600,000 versus a total put value of 761,700,000 Combined total value = 960,300,000

Strike 66200 has a total call value of 379,800,000 versus a total put value of 624,900,000 Combined total value = 1,004,700,000

Strike 66300 has a total call value of 595,500,000 versus a total put value of 517,500,000 Combined total value = 1,113,000,000

Strike 66400 has a total call value of 847,200,000 versus a total put value of 430,800,000 Combined total value = 1,278,000,000

Strike 66500 has a total call value of 1,126,500,000 versus a total put value of 351,900,000 Combined total value = 1,478,400,000

Strike 66600 has a total call value of 1,473,900,000 versus a total put value of 291,000,000 Combined total value = 1,764,900,000

Strike 66700 has a total call value of 1,861,500,000 versus a total put value of 237,900,000 Combined total value = 2,099,400,000

Strike 66800 has a total call value of 2,286,000,000 versus a total put value of 188,700,000 Combined total value = 2,474,700,000

Strike 66900 has a total call value of 2,736,900,000 versus a total put value of 144,300,000 Combined total value = 2,881,200,000

Strike 67000 has a total call value of 3,209,100,000 versus a total put value of 107,400,000 Combined total value = 3,316,500,000

Strike 67100 has a total call value of 3,780,300,000 versus a total put value of 80,700,000 Combined total value = 3,861,000,000

Strike 67200 has a total call value of 4,380,300,000 versus a total put value of 58,800,000 Combined total value = 4,439,100,000

Strike 67300 has a total call value of 5,003,700,000 versus a total put value of 39,600,000 Combined total value = 5,043,300,000

Strike 67400 has a total call value of 5,651,400,000 versus a total put value of 24,900,000 Combined total value = 5,676,300,000

Strike 67500 has a total call value of 6,310,200,000 versus a total put value of 14,700,000 Combined total value = 6,324,900,000

Strike 67600 has a total call value of 6,987,600,000 versus a total put value of 11,400,000 Combined total value = 6,999,000,000

Strike 67700 has a total call value of 7,669,200,000 versus a total put value of 8,100,000 Combined total value = 7,677,300,000

Strike 67800 has a total call value of 8,357,700,000 versus a total put value of 5,400,000 Combined total value = 8,363,100,000

Strike 67900 has a total call value of 9,054,300,000 versus a total put value of 2,700,000 Combined total value = 9,057,000,000

Strike 68000 has a total call value of 9,762,000,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 9,762,000,000

Strike 68100 has a total call value of 10,591,800,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 10,591,800,000

Strike 68200 has a total call value of 11,425,800,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 11,425,800,000

Strike 68300 has a total call value of 12,270,600,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 12,270,600,000

Strike 68400 has a total call value of 13,127,100,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 13,127,100,000

Strike 68500 has a total call value of 13,999,500,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 13,999,500,000

Strike 68600 has a total call value of 14,881,200,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 14,881,200,000

Strike 68700 has a total call value of 15,793,800,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 15,793,800,000

Strike 68800 has a total call value of 16,712,700,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 16,712,700,000

Strike 68900 has a total call value of 17,638,800,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 17,638,800,000

Strike 69000 has a total call value of 18,570,000,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 18,570,000,000

Strike 69100 has a total call value of 19,584,300,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 19,584,300,000

Strike 69200 has a total call value of 20,605,800,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 20,605,800,000

Strike 69300 has a total call value of 21,643,500,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 21,643,500,000

Strike 69400 has a total call value of 22,681,200,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 22,681,200,000

Strike 69500 has a total call value of 23,718,900,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 23,718,900,000

Strike 69600 has a total call value of 24,767,700,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 24,767,700,000

Strike 69700 has a total call value of 25,816,500,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 25,816,500,000

Strike 69800 has a total call value of 26,865,300,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 26,865,300,000

Strike 69900 has a total call value of 27,914,100,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 27,914,100,000

Strike 70000 has a total call value of 28,962,900,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 28,962,900,000

Strike 70100 has a total call value of 30,093,600,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 30,093,600,000

Strike 70200 has a total call value of 31,224,600,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 31,224,600,000

Strike 70300 has a total call value of 32,355,600,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 32,355,600,000

Strike 70400 has a total call value of 33,486,600,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 33,486,600,000

Strike 70500 has a total call value of 34,617,600,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 34,617,600,000

Strike 70600 has a total call value of 35,752,500,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 35,752,500,000

Strike 70700 has a total call value of 36,887,400,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 36,887,400,000

Strike 70800 has a total call value of 38,022,300,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 38,022,300,000

Strike 70900 has a total call value of 39,157,200,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 39,157,200,000

Strike 71000 has a total call value of 40,292,100,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 40,292,100,000

Strike 71100 has a total call value of 41,427,000,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 41,427,000,000

Strike 71200 has a total call value of 42,561,900,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 42,561,900,000

Strike 71300 has a total call value of 43,696,800,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 43,696,800,000

Strike 71400 has a total call value of 44,831,700,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 44,831,700,000

Strike 71500 has a total call value of 45,966,600,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 45,966,600,000

Strike 71600 has a total call value of 47,101,500,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 47,101,500,000

Strike 71700 has a total call value of 48,236,400,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 48,236,400,000

Strike 71800 has a total call value of 49,371,300,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 49,371,300,000

Strike 71900 has a total call value of 50,506,200,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 50,506,200,000

Strike 72000 has a total call value of 51,641,100,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 51,641,100,000

Strike 72100 has a total call value of 52,776,000,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 52,776,000,000

Strike 72200 has a total call value of 53,910,900,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 53,910,900,000

Strike 72300 has a total call value of 55,045,800,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 55,045,800,000

Strike 72400 has a total call value of 56,180,700,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 56,180,700,000

Strike 72500 has a total call value of 57,315,600,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 57,315,600,000

Strike 72600 has a total call value of 58,450,500,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 58,450,500,000

Strike 72700 has a total call value of 59,585,400,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 59,585,400,000

Strike 72800 has a total call value of 60,720,300,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 60,720,300,000

Strike 72900 has a total call value of 61,855,200,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 61,855,200,000

Strike 73000 has a total call value of 62,990,100,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 62,990,100,000

Strike 73100 has a total call value of 64,125,000,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 64,125,000,000

Strike 73200 has a total call value of 65,259,900,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 65,259,900,000

Strike 73300 has a total call value of 66,394,800,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 66,394,800,000

Strike 73400 has a total call value of 67,529,700,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 67,529,700,000

Strike 73500 has a total call value of 68,664,600,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 68,664,600,000

Strike 73600 has a total call value of 69,799,500,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 69,799,500,000

Strike 73700 has a total call value of 70,934,400,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 70,934,400,000

Strike 73800 has a total call value of 72,069,300,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 72,069,300,000

Strike 73900 has a total call value of 73,204,200,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 73,204,200,000

Strike 74000 has a total call value of 74,339,100,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 74,339,100,000

Strike 74100 has a total call value of 75,474,000,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 75,474,000,000

Strike 74200 has a total call value of 76,608,900,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 76,608,900,000

Max-Pain Table for Stocks

Max-Pain Table Expiry

Note:- click on symbol to see more detailed view

Max Pain Table (Stocks)
Symbol	Symbol Ltp	Max Pain
360ONE	1131.9	1140
ABB	5129	5200
ABCAPITAL	344.8	345
ADANIENSOL	975.4	980
ADANIENT	2220.8	2300
ADANIGREEN	1010.7	1020
ADANIPORTS	1494.9	1500
ALKEM	5528.5	5650
AMBER	6675.5	6800
AMBUJACEM	535.35	550
ANGELONE	2470.8	2550
APLAPOLLO	1805.3	1760
APOLLOHOSP	6980	7100
ASHOKLEY	173.53	164
ASIANPAINT	2789.4	2800
ASTRAL	1415	1440
AUBANK	979	960
AUROPHARMA	1216.4	1220
AXISBANK	1233.8	1240
BAJAJ-AUTO	8976	9000
BAJAJFINSV	2033.6	2060
BAJFINANCE	1005.1	1020
BANDHANBNK	149.27	150
BANKBARODA	290.2	290
BANKINDIA	142.5	143
BDL	1355.5	1400
BEL	389.45	400
BHARATFORG	1421.4	1400
BHARTIARTL	2086.8	2100
BHEL	274.55	280
BIOCON	394.3	395
BLUESTARCO	1770	1800
BOSCHLTD	35650	36000
BPCL	363.2	365
BRITANNIA	6097.5	6000
BSE	2710	2700
CAMS	749.6	770
CANBK	147.8	150
CDSL	1490.4	1540
CGPOWER	664.5	680
CHOLAFIN	1637.8	1700
CIPLA	1508.4	1520
COALINDIA	385	385
COFORGE	1842.4	1840
COLPAL	2089	2160
CONCOR	499.15	520
CROMPTON	251.35	260
CUMMINSIND	4347.1	4400
CYIENT	1143	1140
DABUR	492.9	500
DALBHARAT	2010.2	2020
DELHIVERY	403.5	410
DIVISLAB	6441	6500
DIXON	13115	13500
DLF	683.4	710
DMART	3783.9	3900
DRREDDY	1272.8	1270
EICHERMOT	7204.5	7100
ETERNAL	287.1	295
EXIDEIND	362.7	370
FEDERALBNK	266.4	260
FORTIS	880.3	890
GAIL	168.47	175
GLENMARK	1953.9	1940
GMRAIRPORT	100.77	102
GODREJCP	1178.6	1160
GODREJPROP	2015.3	2060
GRASIM	2812.1	2800
HAL	4290.3	4450
HAVELLS	1406.1	1440
HCLTECH	1639.6	1660
HDFCAMC	2649.1	2675
HDFCBANK	983.3	990
HDFCLIFE	758.55	770
HEROMOTOCO	5772	5900
HFCL	63.92	67
HINDALCO	850.75	820
HINDPETRO	466.95	460
HINDUNILVR	2278	2300
HINDZINC	589.3	560
HUDCO	208.45	217.5
ICICIBANK	1355.8	1370
ICICIGI	1945.8	1960
ICICIPRULI	649.4	630
IDEA	11.63	11
IDFCFIRSTB	84.89	82
IEX	140.36	145
IIFL	560.6	560
INDHOTEL	725.5	730
INDIANB	776.95	810
INDIGO	5154	5100
INDUSINDBK	838.65	850
INDUSTOWER	412.2	410
INFY	1638.9	1600
INOXWIND	124.45	130
IOC	161.04	161
IRCTC	668.25	690
IREDA	131.49	137.5
IRFC	111.41	115
ITC	402	405
JINDALSTEL	987	1020
JIOFIN	296.45	305
JSWENERGY	474	490
JSWSTEEL	1080	1120
JUBLFOOD	563.15	580
KALYANKJIL	475.35	480
KAYNES	4136.5	4300
KEI	4173.8	4100
KFINTECH	1076.6	1080
KOTAKBANK	2164.4	2160
KPITTECH	1181	1200
LAURUSLABS	1033.7	1010
LICHSGFIN	529.75	550
LICI	849.8	870
LODHA	1078	1100
LT	4087.2	4040
LTF	299.8	300
LTIM	6150	6100
LUPIN	2118.6	2100
M&M	3606.3	3650
MANAPPURAM	287.95	280
MANKIND	2140.2	2200
MARICO	741.25	730
MARUTI	16444	16300
MAXHEALTH	1071.2	1080
MAZDOCK	2381.5	2500
MCX	10324	10100
MFSL	1668.9	1680
MOTHERSON	120.05	116
MPHASIS	2884	2900
MUTHOOTFIN	3745.2	3750
NATIONALUM	277.6	272.5
NAUKRI	1327.4	1360
NBCC	111.75	111
NCC	153.5	162.5
NESTLEIND	1239.9	1240
NHPC	75.33	78
NMDC	75.95	77
NTPC	318.4	325
NUVAMA	7064	7200
NYKAA	244.45	250
OBEROIRLTY	1656.7	1660
OFSS	7693	7900
OIL	404.15	410
ONGC	232.32	237.5
PAGEIND	35725	36500
PATANJALI	560.15	550
PAYTM	1306.7	1300
PERSISTENT	6310	6300
PETRONET	271.5	278
PFC	336.65	355
PGEL	572.55	560
PHOENIXLTD	1817	1760
PIDILITIND	1449.3	1480
PIIND	3223.4	3350
PNB	119.15	120
PNBHOUSING	903.6	900
POLICYBZR	1870.9	1840
POLYCAB	7308	7300
POWERGRID	261.4	270
POWERINDIA	18120	18500
PPLPHARMA	168.84	175
PRESTIGE	1606.9	1640
RBLBANK	297.9	305
RECLTD	338	350
RELIANCE	1567.6	1550
RVNL	310.45	310
SAIL	124.53	130
SAMMAANCAP	144.64	155
SBICARD	858.4	870
SBILIFE	2027	2020
SBIN	979.6	970
SHREECEM	25430	26000
SHRIRAMFIN	896.95	870
SIEMENS	3084.9	3150
SOLARINDS	11779	12500
SONACOMS	495.8	500
SRF	3075	3000
SUNPHARMA	1746	1760
SUPREMEIND	3368.7	3400
SUZLON	51.84	54
SYNGENE	647.35	650
TATACONSUM	1181.5	1180
TATAELXSI	5360	5200
TATAMOTORS	0	320
TATAPOWER	377	390
TATASTEEL	168.26	170
TATATECH	646.5	670
TCS	3296.2	3240
TECHM	1606.2	1560
TIINDIA	2602.6	2700
TITAGARH	772	800
TITAN	3941.6	3880
TMPV	350.6	360
TORNTPHARM	3748.4	3750
TORNTPOWER	1261.8	1300
TRENT	4052	4200
TVSMOTOR	3658	3600
ULTRACEMCO	11500	11600
UNIONBANK	153.55	155
UNITDSPR	1399.5	1430
UNOMINDA	1247.6	1280
UPL	742.1	750
VBL	470.7	470
VEDL	577.35	555
VOLTAS	1372.5	1380
WIPRO	264.11	260
YESBANK	21.55	22
ZYDUSLIFE	911.95	930

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:

For each strike price: Calculate the difference between the current stock price and the strike price.
Multiply by Open Interest: Multiply this difference by the open interest (number of contracts) at that strike for both call and put options.
Sum the values: Add together the dollar value for put options and call options at each strike price.
Repeat for all strikes: Perform this calculation for every available strike price in the option chain.
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.

Related Pages for BANKEX

BANKEX

360ONE

ABB

ABCAPITAL

ADANIENSOL

ADANIENT

ADANIGREEN

ADANIPORTS

ALKEM

AMBER

AMBUJACEM

ANGELONE

APLAPOLLO

APOLLOHOSP

ASHOKLEY

ASIANPAINT

ASTRAL

AUBANK

AUROPHARMA

AXISBANK

BAJAJ-AUTO

BAJAJFINSV

BAJFINANCE

BANDHANBNK

BANKBARODA

BANKEX

BANKINDIA

BANKNIFTY

BDL

BEL

BHARATFORG

BHARTIARTL

BHEL

BIOCON

BLUESTARCO

BOSCHLTD

BPCL

BRITANNIA

BSE

CAMS

CANBK

CDSL

CGPOWER

CHOLAFIN

CIPLA

COALINDIA

COFORGE

COLPAL

CONCOR

COPPER

CROMPTON

CRUDEOIL

CRUDEOILM

CUMMINSIND

CYIENT

DABUR

DALBHARAT

DELHIVERY

DIVISLAB

DIXON

DLF

DMART

DRREDDY

EICHERMOT

ETERNAL

EURINR

EURUSD

EXIDEIND

FEDERALBNK

FINNIFTY

FORTIS

GAIL

GBPINR

GBPUSD

GLENMARK

GMRAIRPORT

GODREJCP

GODREJPROP

GOLD