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HDFCAMC

Hdfc Amc Limited
2567.2 -28.80 (-1.11%)
L: 2564 H: 2596.7
Max Pain - HDFCAMC
05 Dec 2025 02:47 PM IST
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Strike  2300  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  30,504,300,000 Combined total value = 30,504,300,000

Strike  2320  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  28,435,500,000 Combined total value = 28,435,500,000

Strike  2325  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  27,918,300,000 Combined total value = 27,918,300,000

Strike  2340  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  26,366,700,000 Combined total value = 26,366,700,000

Strike  2350  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  25,332,300,000 Combined total value = 25,332,300,000

Strike  2360  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  24,297,900,000 Combined total value = 24,297,900,000

Strike  2375  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  22,746,300,000 Combined total value = 22,746,300,000

Strike  2380  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  22,229,100,000 Combined total value = 22,229,100,000

Strike  2400  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  20,160,300,000 Combined total value = 20,160,300,000

Strike  2420  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  18,215,700,000 Combined total value = 18,215,700,000

Strike  2425  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  17,729,550,000 Combined total value = 17,729,550,000

Strike  2440  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  16,271,100,000 Combined total value = 16,271,100,000

Strike  2450  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  15,298,800,000 Combined total value = 15,298,800,000

Strike  2460  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  14,365,500,000 Combined total value = 14,365,500,000

Strike  2475  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  12,965,550,000 Combined total value = 12,965,550,000

Strike  2480  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  12,498,900,000 Combined total value = 12,498,900,000

Strike  2500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  10,632,300,000 Combined total value = 10,632,300,000

Strike  2520  has a total call value of 16,800,000  versus a total put value of  9,296,100,000 Combined total value = 9,312,900,000

Strike  2525  has a total call value of 21,000,000  versus a total put value of  8,971,950,000 Combined total value = 8,992,950,000

Strike  2540  has a total call value of 33,600,000  versus a total put value of  7,999,500,000 Combined total value = 8,033,100,000

Strike  2550  has a total call value of 42,000,000  versus a total put value of  7,364,400,000 Combined total value = 7,406,400,000

Strike  2560  has a total call value of 50,400,000  versus a total put value of  6,729,300,000 Combined total value = 6,779,700,000

Strike  2575  has a total call value of 63,000,000  versus a total put value of  5,783,400,000 Combined total value = 5,846,400,000

Strike  2580  has a total call value of 69,900,000  versus a total put value of  5,468,100,000 Combined total value = 5,538,000,000

Strike  2600  has a total call value of 126,300,000  versus a total put value of  4,248,300,000 Combined total value = 4,374,600,000

Strike  2620  has a total call value of 479,100,000  versus a total put value of  3,274,500,000 Combined total value = 3,753,600,000

Strike  2625  has a total call value of 580,500,000  versus a total put value of  3,040,800,000 Combined total value = 3,621,300,000

Strike  2640  has a total call value of 925,650,000  versus a total put value of  2,412,600,000 Combined total value = 3,338,250,000

Strike  2650  has a total call value of 1,193,550,000  versus a total put value of  2,034,000,000 Combined total value = 3,227,550,000

Strike  2660  has a total call value of 1,600,350,000  versus a total put value of  1,731,300,000 Combined total value = 3,331,650,000

Strike  2675  has a total call value of 2,232,600,000  versus a total put value of  1,277,250,000 Combined total value = 3,509,850,000

Strike  2680  has a total call value of 2,461,200,000  versus a total put value of  1,142,400,000 Combined total value = 3,603,600,000

Strike  2700  has a total call value of 3,412,200,000  versus a total put value of  603,000,000 Combined total value = 4,015,200,000

Strike  2720  has a total call value of 4,970,400,000  versus a total put value of  361,800,000 Combined total value = 5,332,200,000

Strike  2725  has a total call value of 5,359,950,000  versus a total put value of  301,500,000 Combined total value = 5,661,450,000

Strike  2740  has a total call value of 6,597,000,000  versus a total put value of  120,600,000 Combined total value = 6,717,600,000

Strike  2750  has a total call value of 7,421,700,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 7,421,700,000

Strike  2760  has a total call value of 8,489,400,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 8,489,400,000

Strike  2775  has a total call value of 10,090,950,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 10,090,950,000

Strike  2780  has a total call value of 10,638,600,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 10,638,600,000

Strike  2800  has a total call value of 12,829,200,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 12,829,200,000

Strike  2820  has a total call value of 15,393,600,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 15,393,600,000

Strike  2825  has a total call value of 16,034,700,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 16,034,700,000

Strike  2840  has a total call value of 17,958,000,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 17,958,000,000

Strike  2850  has a total call value of 19,240,200,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 19,240,200,000

Strike  2860  has a total call value of 20,554,200,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 20,554,200,000

Strike  2875  has a total call value of 22,525,200,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 22,525,200,000

Strike  2880  has a total call value of 23,198,850,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 23,198,850,000

Strike  2900  has a total call value of 25,893,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 25,893,450,000

Strike  2920  has a total call value of 28,771,650,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 28,771,650,000

Strike  2925  has a total call value of 29,491,200,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 29,491,200,000

Strike  2940  has a total call value of 31,649,850,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 31,649,850,000

Strike  2950  has a total call value of 33,088,950,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 33,088,950,000

Strike  2960  has a total call value of 34,528,050,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 34,528,050,000

Strike  2975  has a total call value of 36,686,700,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 36,686,700,000

Strike  2980  has a total call value of 37,406,250,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 37,406,250,000

Strike  3000  has a total call value of 40,284,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 40,284,450,000

Strike  3020  has a total call value of 43,310,850,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 43,310,850,000

Strike  3025  has a total call value of 44,067,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 44,067,450,000

Strike  3040  has a total call value of 46,337,250,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 46,337,250,000

Strike  3050  has a total call value of 47,850,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 47,850,450,000

Strike  3060  has a total call value of 49,363,650,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 49,363,650,000

Strike  3075  has a total call value of 51,633,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 51,633,450,000

Strike  3080  has a total call value of 52,390,050,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 52,390,050,000

Strike  3100  has a total call value of 55,416,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 55,416,450,000

Strike  3120  has a total call value of 58,442,850,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 58,442,850,000

Strike  3125  has a total call value of 59,199,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 59,199,450,000

Strike  3140  has a total call value of 61,469,250,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 61,469,250,000

Strike  3150  has a total call value of 62,982,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 62,982,450,000

Strike  3160  has a total call value of 64,495,650,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 64,495,650,000

Strike  3175  has a total call value of 66,765,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 66,765,450,000

Strike  3180  has a total call value of 67,522,050,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 67,522,050,000

Strike  3200  has a total call value of 70,548,450,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 70,548,450,000

Max-Pain Table for Stocks
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Max Pain Table (Stocks)
Symbol Symbol Ltp Max Pain
360ONE 1141.8 1140
ABB 5150 5150
ABCAPITAL 357.7 350
ADANIENSOL 973.7 980
ADANIENT 2251.5 2300
ADANIGREEN 1012.4 1020
ADANIPORTS 1508.2 1500
ALKEM 5670 5700
AMBER 6472 6500
AMBUJACEM 531.95 550
ANGELONE 2625.5 2650
APLAPOLLO 1764 1760
APOLLOHOSP 7161.5 7350
ASHOKLEY 160.25 157
ASIANPAINT 2959.9 2920
ASTRAL 1454.8 1460
AUBANK 957.15 940
AUROPHARMA 1213.2 1220
AXISBANK 1279.6 1280
BAJAJ-AUTO 9091.5 9100
BAJAJFINSV 2096.8 2080
BAJFINANCE 1048.7 1030
BANDHANBNK 139.91 150
BANKBARODA 292 292.5
BANKINDIA 142.76 145
BDL 1503.9 1520
BEL 405.95 410
BHARATFORG 1401.7 1400
BHARTIARTL 2102.9 2100
BHEL 276.35 285
BIOCON 391.6 400
BLUESTARCO 1723.7 1760
BOSCHLTD 36860 36500
BPCL 359.5 362.5
BRITANNIA 5957.5 5850
BSE 2803.5 2800
CAMS 770.4 780
CANBK 148.49 150
CDSL 1539 1600
CGPOWER 657.5 680
CHOLAFIN 1722.8 1700
CIPLA 1517.7 1530
COALINDIA 379 380
COFORGE 1970.7 1860
COLPAL 2159.7 2180
CONCOR 510.1 520
CROMPTON 259.55 270
CUMMINSIND 4458.2 4500
CYIENT 1161.8 1160
DABUR 508.5 515
DALBHARAT 1986.3 2000
DELHIVERY 403.5 420
DIVISLAB 6450.5 6450
DIXON 13695 14500
DLF 715.85 730
DMART 3940 4000
DRREDDY 1275.1 1270
EICHERMOT 7185 7100
ETERNAL 292.9 305
EXIDEIND 378.3 380
FEDERALBNK 258.5 255
FORTIS 884 910
GAIL 169.75 175
GLENMARK 1962.4 1940
GMRAIRPORT 103.6 102
GODREJCP 1129.2 1140
GODREJPROP 2072.6 2100
GRASIM 2741.6 2760
HAL 4437.1 4500
HAVELLS 1428.1 1440
HCLTECH 1682.3 1640
HDFCAMC 2567.2 2650
HDFCBANK 1000.6 1000
HDFCLIFE 768.75 770
HEROMOTOCO 6348 6200
HFCL 68.61 70
HINDALCO 822.8 800
HINDPETRO 450.3 455
HINDUNILVR 2337.8 2360
HINDZINC 497.05 490
HUDCO 223.29 230
ICICIBANK 1390 1380
ICICIGI 1971 2000
ICICIPRULI 623.5 620
IDEA 10.75 10
IDFCFIRSTB 80.75 80
IEX 144.55 145
IIFL 564.95 570
INDHOTEL 728.8 740
INDIANB 810 830
INDIGO 5365 5500
INDUSINDBK 868.6 860
INDUSTOWER 414.6 410
INFY 1614.1 1600
INOXWIND 129.21 137.5
IOC 163.22 164
IRCTC 672.05 690
IREDA 132.1 140
IRFC 113.9 118
ITC 404.75 405
JINDALSTEL 1003.3 1030
JIOFIN 302.75 305
JSWENERGY 454.05 480
JSWSTEEL 1159.2 1150
JUBLFOOD 591.85 600
KALYANKJIL 490.25 490
KAYNES 4407.5 5000
KEI 4148.7 4150
KFINTECH 1060.9 1080
KOTAKBANK 2152.2 2120
KPITTECH 1267 1240
LAURUSLABS 1021.3 1000
LICHSGFIN 540 555
LICI 867.45 900
LODHA 1104.2 1140
LT 4034.4 4020
LTF 308.2 305
LTIM 6278.5 6200
LUPIN 2091.5 2080
M&M 3712.1 3700
MANAPPURAM 277.7 280
MANKIND 2197.4 2250
MARICO 734.05 730
MARUTI 16172 16100
MAXHEALTH 1093.2 1120
MAZDOCK 2605.9 2700
MCX 10310 10100
MFSL 1683.4 1700
MOTHERSON 116.7 115
MPHASIS 2942.9 2900
MUTHOOTFIN 3781.4 3700
NATIONALUM 272.6 265
NAUKRI 1383.5 1380
NBCC 111.51 115
NCC 167.18 172.5
NESTLEIND 1239.2 1260
NHPC 76.93 78
NMDC 76.15 76
NTPC 322.6 325
NUVAMA 7145.5 7200
NYKAA 252.7 260
OBEROIRLTY 1645.5 1660
OFSS 8198.5 8200
OIL 410.3 415
ONGC 241.61 244
PAGEIND 37375 38000
PATANJALI 544.8 550
PAYTM 1337.4 1320
PERSISTENT 6506.5 6400
PETRONET 273.95 280
PFC 351.7 365
PGEL 548.1 570
PHOENIXLTD 1717.7 1740
PIDILITIND 1473 1480
PIIND 3385.1 3450
PNB 121.3 122
PNBHOUSING 898 900
POLICYBZR 1880.6 1860
POLYCAB 7215 7400
POWERGRID 269.4 275
POWERINDIA 19260 20500
PPLPHARMA 179.24 185
PRESTIGE 1676.5 1680
RBLBANK 305 310
RECLTD 352 360
RELIANCE 1537.2 1540
RVNL 309 315
SAIL 132.43 135
SAMMAANCAP 147.62 160
SBICARD 881.9 880
SBILIFE 2023.7 2020
SBIN 971.2 970
SHREECEM 26050 26500
SHRIRAMFIN 852 840
SIEMENS 3310.8 3300
SOLARINDS 12719 13250
SONACOMS 491 500
SRF 2869 2900
SUNPHARMA 1802 1800
SUPREMEIND 3353.1 3450
SUZLON 51.09 54
SYNGENE 636.6 640
TATACONSUM 1160.7 1170
TATAELXSI 5205 5300
TATAMOTORS 0 320
TATAPOWER 383.05 390
TATASTEEL 166.84 170
TATATECH 664.4 680
TCS 3237 3200
TECHM 1570.8 1520
TIINDIA 2662 2800
TITAGARH 786.2 820
TITAN 3816.1 3860
TMPV 353.35 360
TORNTPHARM 3779.7 3750
TORNTPOWER 1277.4 1300
TRENT 4169.4 4300
TVSMOTOR 3651.8 3600
ULTRACEMCO 11595 11700
UNIONBANK 152.83 155
UNITDSPR 1451.6 1450
UNOMINDA 1265.4 1300
UPL 756.75 760
VBL 478.2 470
VEDL 525.1 520
VOLTAS 1319 1360
WIPRO 259.6 255
YESBANK 22.55 23
ZYDUSLIFE 930.3 940

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.