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.

COALINDIA

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.

Coal India Ltd

384.35 -0.95 (-0.25%)

L: 383.5 H: 387.35

Max Pain - COALINDIA

19 Dec 2025 01:02 PM IST

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Expiry

Max Pain for COALINDIA is 385

Historical data for COALINDIA-385-CE

LTP (385 CE)

3.25 -0.95

Open Interest

894 -74

Historical data for COALINDIA-385-PE

LTP (385 PE)

3 0.15

Open Interest

710 49

Strike 309.75 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 128,468,835,000 Combined total value = 128,468,835,000

Strike 310 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 128,019,082,500 Combined total value = 128,019,082,500

Strike 312.5 has a total call value of 1,687,500 versus a total put value of 123,528,645,000 Combined total value = 123,530,332,500

Strike 314.75 has a total call value of 3,206,250 versus a total put value of 119,487,251,250 Combined total value = 119,490,457,500

Strike 315 has a total call value of 3,375,000 versus a total put value of 119,038,207,500 Combined total value = 119,041,582,500

Strike 317.5 has a total call value of 7,087,500 versus a total put value of 114,547,770,000 Combined total value = 114,554,857,500

Strike 319.75 has a total call value of 10,428,750 versus a total put value of 110,506,376,250 Combined total value = 110,516,805,000

Strike 320 has a total call value of 10,968,750 versus a total put value of 110,057,332,500 Combined total value = 110,068,301,250

Strike 322.5 has a total call value of 19,743,750 versus a total put value of 105,579,382,500 Combined total value = 105,599,126,250

Strike 324.75 has a total call value of 27,641,250 versus a total put value of 101,549,227,500 Combined total value = 101,576,868,750

Strike 325 has a total call value of 28,518,750 versus a total put value of 101,101,432,500 Combined total value = 101,129,951,250

Strike 327.5 has a total call value of 37,293,750 versus a total put value of 96,626,182,500 Combined total value = 96,663,476,250

Strike 329.75 has a total call value of 45,191,250 versus a total put value of 92,598,457,500 Combined total value = 92,643,648,750

Strike 330 has a total call value of 46,068,750 versus a total put value of 92,150,932,500 Combined total value = 92,197,001,250

Strike 332.5 has a total call value of 56,193,750 versus a total put value of 87,691,207,500 Combined total value = 87,747,401,250

Strike 334.75 has a total call value of 65,306,250 versus a total put value of 83,677,455,000 Combined total value = 83,742,761,250

Strike 335 has a total call value of 66,318,750 versus a total put value of 83,231,482,500 Combined total value = 83,297,801,250

Strike 337.5 has a total call value of 77,793,750 versus a total put value of 78,772,095,000 Combined total value = 78,849,888,750

Strike 339.75 has a total call value of 88,121,250 versus a total put value of 74,758,646,250 Combined total value = 74,846,767,500

Strike 340 has a total call value of 89,336,250 versus a total put value of 74,314,395,000 Combined total value = 74,403,731,250

Strike 342.25 has a total call value of 102,093,750 versus a total put value of 70,385,692,500 Combined total value = 70,487,786,250

Strike 342.5 has a total call value of 103,511,250 versus a total put value of 69,949,170,000 Combined total value = 70,052,681,250

Strike 344.75 has a total call value of 116,268,750 versus a total put value of 66,020,771,250 Combined total value = 66,137,040,000

Strike 345 has a total call value of 117,686,250 versus a total put value of 65,585,565,000 Combined total value = 65,703,251,250

Strike 347.25 has a total call value of 131,355,000 versus a total put value of 61,814,508,750 Combined total value = 61,945,863,750

Strike 347.5 has a total call value of 132,873,750 versus a total put value of 61,396,312,500 Combined total value = 61,529,186,250

Strike 349.75 has a total call value of 146,542,500 versus a total put value of 57,642,266,250 Combined total value = 57,788,808,750

Strike 350 has a total call value of 148,162,500 versus a total put value of 57,227,478,750 Combined total value = 57,375,641,250

Strike 352.25 has a total call value of 172,766,250 versus a total put value of 53,631,686,250 Combined total value = 53,804,452,500

Strike 352.5 has a total call value of 175,500,000 versus a total put value of 53,234,448,750 Combined total value = 53,409,948,750

Strike 354.75 has a total call value of 200,103,750 versus a total put value of 49,673,283,750 Combined total value = 49,873,387,500

Strike 355 has a total call value of 202,837,500 versus a total put value of 49,279,758,750 Combined total value = 49,482,596,250

Strike 357.25 has a total call value of 230,175,000 versus a total put value of 45,773,572,500 Combined total value = 46,003,747,500

Strike 357.5 has a total call value of 233,212,500 versus a total put value of 45,387,067,500 Combined total value = 45,620,280,000

Strike 359.75 has a total call value of 260,550,000 versus a total put value of 41,933,430,000 Combined total value = 42,193,980,000

Strike 360 has a total call value of 263,587,500 versus a total put value of 41,552,696,250 Combined total value = 41,816,283,750

Strike 362.25 has a total call value of 314,617,500 versus a total put value of 38,343,273,750 Combined total value = 38,657,891,250

Strike 362.5 has a total call value of 320,287,500 versus a total put value of 37,990,721,250 Combined total value = 38,311,008,750

Strike 364.75 has a total call value of 371,317,500 versus a total put value of 34,838,403,750 Combined total value = 35,209,721,250

Strike 365 has a total call value of 376,987,500 versus a total put value of 34,493,715,000 Combined total value = 34,870,702,500

Strike 367.25 has a total call value of 431,662,500 versus a total put value of 31,478,388,750 Combined total value = 31,910,051,250

Strike 367.5 has a total call value of 437,737,500 versus a total put value of 31,149,157,500 Combined total value = 31,586,895,000

Strike 369.75 has a total call value of 494,842,500 versus a total put value of 28,240,143,750 Combined total value = 28,734,986,250

Strike 370 has a total call value of 501,963,750 versus a total put value of 27,924,885,000 Combined total value = 28,426,848,750

Strike 372.25 has a total call value of 671,152,500 versus a total put value of 25,367,006,250 Combined total value = 26,038,158,750

Strike 372.5 has a total call value of 692,482,500 versus a total put value of 25,090,222,500 Combined total value = 25,782,705,000

Strike 374.75 has a total call value of 930,622,500 versus a total put value of 22,685,737,500 Combined total value = 23,616,360,000

Strike 375 has a total call value of 962,313,750 versus a total put value of 22,429,946,250 Combined total value = 23,392,260,000

Strike 377.25 has a total call value of 1,437,682,500 versus a total put value of 20,457,393,750 Combined total value = 21,895,076,250

Strike 377.5 has a total call value of 1,492,391,250 versus a total put value of 20,243,925,000 Combined total value = 21,736,316,250

Strike 379.75 has a total call value of 2,033,370,000 versus a total put value of 18,390,746,250 Combined total value = 20,424,116,250

Strike 380 has a total call value of 2,100,903,750 versus a total put value of 18,190,811,250 Combined total value = 20,291,715,000

Strike 382.25 has a total call value of 3,128,186,250 versus a total put value of 16,713,067,500 Combined total value = 19,841,253,750

Strike 382.5 has a total call value of 3,247,931,250 versus a total put value of 16,553,531,250 Combined total value = 19,801,462,500

Strike 384.75 has a total call value of 4,381,526,250 versus a total put value of 15,182,403,750 Combined total value = 19,563,930,000

Strike 385 has a total call value of 4,522,635,000 versus a total put value of 15,038,223,750 Combined total value = 19,560,858,750

Strike 387.25 has a total call value of 6,064,166,250 versus a total put value of 13,956,266,250 Combined total value = 20,020,432,500

Strike 387.5 has a total call value of 6,243,176,250 versus a total put value of 13,839,727,500 Combined total value = 20,082,903,750

Strike 389.75 has a total call value of 8,188,391,250 versus a total put value of 12,814,875,000 Combined total value = 21,003,266,250

Strike 390 has a total call value of 8,412,997,500 versus a total put value of 12,707,583,750 Combined total value = 21,120,581,250

Strike 392.25 has a total call value of 10,818,393,750 versus a total put value of 11,992,860,000 Combined total value = 22,811,253,750

Strike 392.5 has a total call value of 11,090,182,500 versus a total put value of 11,913,885,000 Combined total value = 23,004,067,500

Strike 394.75 has a total call value of 13,583,058,750 versus a total put value of 11,204,021,250 Combined total value = 24,787,080,000

Strike 395 has a total call value of 13,868,347,500 versus a total put value of 11,125,147,500 Combined total value = 24,993,495,000

Strike 397.25 has a total call value of 16,603,616,250 versus a total put value of 10,437,153,750 Combined total value = 27,040,770,000

Strike 397.5 has a total call value of 16,911,281,250 versus a total put value of 10,360,710,000 Combined total value = 27,271,991,250

Strike 399.75 has a total call value of 19,723,702,500 versus a total put value of 9,673,020,000 Combined total value = 29,396,722,500

Strike 400 has a total call value of 20,041,222,500 versus a total put value of 9,597,150,000 Combined total value = 29,638,372,500

Strike 402.25 has a total call value of 23,245,785,000 versus a total put value of 9,006,660,000 Combined total value = 32,252,445,000

Strike 402.5 has a total call value of 23,606,370,000 versus a total put value of 8,941,050,000 Combined total value = 32,547,420,000

Strike 404.75 has a total call value of 26,879,580,000 versus a total put value of 8,350,560,000 Combined total value = 35,230,140,000

Strike 405 has a total call value of 27,244,248,750 versus a total put value of 8,285,962,500 Combined total value = 35,530,211,250

Strike 407.25 has a total call value of 30,603,420,000 versus a total put value of 7,711,875,000 Combined total value = 38,315,295,000

Strike 407.5 has a total call value of 30,978,382,500 versus a total put value of 7,648,121,250 Combined total value = 38,626,503,750

Strike 409.75 has a total call value of 34,368,840,000 versus a total put value of 7,074,337,500 Combined total value = 41,443,177,500

Strike 410 has a total call value of 34,757,640,000 versus a total put value of 7,010,752,500 Combined total value = 41,768,392,500

Strike 412.5 has a total call value of 38,953,440,000 versus a total put value of 6,414,727,500 Combined total value = 45,368,167,500

Strike 414.75 has a total call value of 42,734,216,250 versus a total put value of 5,878,608,750 Combined total value = 48,612,825,000

Strike 415 has a total call value of 43,156,766,250 versus a total put value of 5,819,040,000 Combined total value = 48,975,806,250

Strike 417.5 has a total call value of 47,390,028,750 versus a total put value of 5,226,052,500 Combined total value = 52,616,081,250

Strike 419.75 has a total call value of 51,206,951,250 versus a total put value of 4,692,667,500 Combined total value = 55,899,618,750

Strike 420 has a total call value of 51,632,167,500 versus a total put value of 4,633,571,250 Combined total value = 56,265,738,750

Strike 422.5 has a total call value of 55,929,217,500 versus a total put value of 4,058,471,250 Combined total value = 59,987,688,750

Strike 424.75 has a total call value of 59,796,562,500 versus a total put value of 3,540,881,250 Combined total value = 63,337,443,750

Strike 425 has a total call value of 60,226,908,750 versus a total put value of 3,483,371,250 Combined total value = 63,710,280,000

Strike 427.5 has a total call value of 64,546,233,750 versus a total put value of 2,909,283,750 Combined total value = 67,455,517,500

Strike 429.75 has a total call value of 68,433,626,250 versus a total put value of 2,392,605,000 Combined total value = 70,826,231,250

Strike 430 has a total call value of 68,867,752,500 versus a total put value of 2,338,031,250 Combined total value = 71,205,783,750

Strike 432.5 has a total call value of 73,222,515,000 versus a total put value of 1,797,693,750 Combined total value = 75,020,208,750

Strike 434.75 has a total call value of 77,141,801,250 versus a total put value of 1,311,390,000 Combined total value = 78,453,191,250

Strike 435 has a total call value of 77,577,446,250 versus a total put value of 1,257,356,250 Combined total value = 78,834,802,500

Strike 437.5 has a total call value of 81,938,621,250 versus a total put value of 717,018,750 Combined total value = 82,655,640,000

Strike 439.75 has a total call value of 85,863,678,750 versus a total put value of 230,715,000 Combined total value = 86,094,393,750

Strike 440 has a total call value of 86,305,331,250 versus a total put value of 186,300,000 Combined total value = 86,491,631,250

Strike 442.5 has a total call value of 90,758,643,750 versus a total put value of 139,725,000 Combined total value = 90,898,368,750

Strike 445 has a total call value of 95,211,956,250 versus a total put value of 93,150,000 Combined total value = 95,305,106,250

Strike 447.5 has a total call value of 99,689,568,750 versus a total put value of 46,575,000 Combined total value = 99,736,143,750

Strike 450 has a total call value of 104,167,181,250 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 104,167,181,250

Max-Pain Table for Stocks

Max-Pain Table Expiry

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Max Pain Table (Stocks)
Symbol	Symbol Ltp	Max Pain
360ONE	1131.4	1140
ABB	5131.5	5200
ABCAPITAL	344.95	345
ADANIENSOL	975.15	980
ADANIENT	2219.8	2300
ADANIGREEN	1010.5	1020
ADANIPORTS	1494.4	1500
ALKEM	5531.5	5650
AMBER	6634	6800
AMBUJACEM	535.6	550
ANGELONE	2471.9	2550
APLAPOLLO	1805.8	1760
APOLLOHOSP	6980	7100
ASHOKLEY	173.56	164
ASIANPAINT	2788.2	2800
ASTRAL	1414.8	1440
AUBANK	979.95	960
AUROPHARMA	1217.1	1220
AXISBANK	1233.4	1240
BAJAJ-AUTO	8966	9000
BAJAJFINSV	2033.6	2060
BAJFINANCE	1003.8	1020
BANDHANBNK	149.38	150
BANKBARODA	289.7	290
BANKINDIA	142.4	143
BDL	1353.7	1400
BEL	389.15	400
BHARATFORG	1422.3	1400
BHARTIARTL	2086.5	2100
BHEL	274.3	280
BIOCON	395.75	395
BLUESTARCO	1757.8	1780
BOSCHLTD	35755	36000
BPCL	363.35	365
BRITANNIA	6097.5	6000
BSE	2709	2700
CAMS	749	770
CANBK	147.57	150
CDSL	1490.6	1540
CGPOWER	664.8	680
CHOLAFIN	1617.7	1700
CIPLA	1508.1	1520
COALINDIA	384.35	385
COFORGE	1842.7	1840
COLPAL	2088.9	2160
CONCOR	497.7	520
CROMPTON	251.45	260
CUMMINSIND	4349.7	4400
CYIENT	1143.7	1140
DABUR	492.95	500
DALBHARAT	2010.7	2020
DELHIVERY	403.3	410
DIVISLAB	6447	6500
DIXON	13148	13500
DLF	683.1	710
DMART	3792.7	3900
DRREDDY	1272	1270
EICHERMOT	7213.5	7100
ETERNAL	286.65	295
EXIDEIND	362.05	370
FEDERALBNK	266.45	260
FORTIS	878.4	890
GAIL	168.23	175
GLENMARK	1961	1940
GMRAIRPORT	100.8	102
GODREJCP	1178.1	1160
GODREJPROP	2014.7	2060
GRASIM	2813.6	2800
HAL	4288.1	4450
HAVELLS	1404.8	1440
HCLTECH	1639.6	1660
HDFCAMC	2647.6	2675
HDFCBANK	983.1	990
HDFCLIFE	766	770
HEROMOTOCO	5756	5900
HFCL	63.95	67
HINDALCO	850.4	820
HINDPETRO	467.45	460
HINDUNILVR	2280.7	2300
HINDZINC	588.5	560
HUDCO	208.49	217.5
ICICIBANK	1355.6	1370
ICICIGI	1940.6	1960
ICICIPRULI	649	630
IDEA	11.6	11
IDFCFIRSTB	84.41	82
IEX	140.3	145
IIFL	559.5	560
INDHOTEL	725.3	730
INDIANB	776.45	810
INDIGO	5146	5100
INDUSINDBK	838.8	850
INDUSTOWER	411.05	410
INFY	1637.1	1600
INOXWIND	124.84	130
IOC	161.2	161
IRCTC	668.2	690
IREDA	131.56	137.5
IRFC	111.42	115
ITC	401.9	405
JINDALSTEL	986.6	1020
JIOFIN	296.55	305
JSWENERGY	473.3	490
JSWSTEEL	1080.1	1120
JUBLFOOD	563.15	580
KALYANKJIL	473.85	480
KAYNES	4120	4300
KEI	4171.2	4100
KFINTECH	1076.4	1080
KOTAKBANK	2163.4	2160
KPITTECH	1182.5	1200
LAURUSLABS	1035.8	1010
LICHSGFIN	527.95	550
LICI	848.55	870
LODHA	1077.3	1100
LT	4085.2	4040
LTF	299.25	300
LTIM	6163.5	6100
LUPIN	2118.5	2100
M&M	3603.1	3650
MANAPPURAM	287.9	280
MANKIND	2154.6	2200
MARICO	740.95	730
MARUTI	16441	16300
MAXHEALTH	1071.4	1080
MAZDOCK	2382.6	2500
MCX	10329	10100
MFSL	1669.7	1680
MOTHERSON	119.81	116
MPHASIS	2875.5	2900
MUTHOOTFIN	3741.5	3750
NATIONALUM	277.35	272.5
NAUKRI	1326.4	1360
NBCC	111.89	111
NCC	153.72	162.5
NESTLEIND	1240.4	1240
NHPC	75.3	78
NMDC	75.94	77
NTPC	318.1	325
NUVAMA	7058.5	7200
NYKAA	244.5	250
OBEROIRLTY	1655	1660
OFSS	7699.5	7900
OIL	404.5	410
ONGC	232.38	237.5
PAGEIND	35730	36500
PATANJALI	558	550
PAYTM	1310	1300
PERSISTENT	6316	6300
PETRONET	271.5	278
PFC	336.65	355
PGEL	571.95	560
PHOENIXLTD	1817.8	1760
PIDILITIND	1449.4	1480
PIIND	3223.1	3350
PNB	119.01	120
PNBHOUSING	903.85	900
POLICYBZR	1876.1	1840
POLYCAB	7313	7300
POWERGRID	261.65	270
POWERINDIA	18200	18500
PPLPHARMA	169.2	175
PRESTIGE	1606.3	1640
RBLBANK	297.6	305
RECLTD	338.45	350
RELIANCE	1567.6	1550
RVNL	310.55	310
SAIL	124.35	130
SAMMAANCAP	144.35	155
SBICARD	857.75	870
SBILIFE	2027.3	2020
SBIN	980.2	970
SHREECEM	25430	26000
SHRIRAMFIN	909.65	870
SIEMENS	3084.5	3150
SOLARINDS	11755	12500
SONACOMS	495.4	500
SRF	3075.8	3000
SUNPHARMA	1744.9	1760
SUPREMEIND	3363.2	3400
SUZLON	51.84	54
SYNGENE	647.7	650
TATACONSUM	1181.4	1180
TATAELXSI	5352	5300
TATAMOTORS	0	320
TATAPOWER	377	390
TATASTEEL	168.45	170
TATATECH	646.8	670
TCS	3293.4	3240
TECHM	1605.6	1560
TIINDIA	2599.4	2700
TITAGARH	771.3	800
TITAN	3945	3880
TMPV	350.7	360
TORNTPHARM	3750.7	3750
TORNTPOWER	1262.6	1300
TRENT	4059.2	4200
TVSMOTOR	3656.2	3600
ULTRACEMCO	11507	11600
UNIONBANK	153.36	155
UNITDSPR	1400	1430
UNOMINDA	1247.4	1280
UPL	743.1	750
VBL	470.3	470
VEDL	577.2	555
VOLTAS	1367.9	1380
WIPRO	264.17	260
YESBANK	21.56	22
ZYDUSLIFE	912.75	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.

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