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MIDCPNIFTY

Nifty Midcap Select
12501.6 +107.05 (0.86%)
L: 12252.95 H: 12516.8
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06 Apr 2026 01:57 PM IST
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Max Pain for MIDCPNIFTY is 12500


Strike  10700  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  321,918,900,000. Combined total value = 321,918,900,000

Strike  10725  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  315,033,900,000. Combined total value = 315,033,900,000

Strike  10750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  308,148,900,000. Combined total value = 308,148,900,000

Strike  10775  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  301,263,900,000. Combined total value = 301,263,900,000

Strike  10800  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  294,378,900,000. Combined total value = 294,378,900,000

Strike  10825  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  287,493,900,000. Combined total value = 287,493,900,000

Strike  10850  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  280,608,900,000. Combined total value = 280,608,900,000

Strike  10875  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  273,723,900,000. Combined total value = 273,723,900,000

Strike  10900  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  266,838,900,000. Combined total value = 266,838,900,000

Strike  10925  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  259,953,900,000. Combined total value = 259,953,900,000

Strike  10950  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  253,068,900,000. Combined total value = 253,068,900,000

Strike  10975  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  246,196,500,000. Combined total value = 246,196,500,000

Strike  11000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  239,326,800,000. Combined total value = 239,326,800,000

Strike  11025  has a total call value of 4,800,000  versus a total put value of  233,759,700,000. Combined total value = 233,764,500,000

Strike  11050  has a total call value of 9,600,000  versus a total put value of  228,193,500,000. Combined total value = 228,203,100,000

Strike  11075  has a total call value of 14,400,000  versus a total put value of  222,627,300,000. Combined total value = 222,641,700,000

Strike  11100  has a total call value of 19,200,000  versus a total put value of  217,061,100,000. Combined total value = 217,080,300,000

Strike  11125  has a total call value of 24,000,000  versus a total put value of  211,629,300,000. Combined total value = 211,653,300,000

Strike  11150  has a total call value of 28,800,000  versus a total put value of  206,197,500,000. Combined total value = 206,226,300,000

Strike  11175  has a total call value of 33,600,000  versus a total put value of  200,765,700,000. Combined total value = 200,799,300,000

Strike  11200  has a total call value of 38,400,000  versus a total put value of  195,333,900,000. Combined total value = 195,372,300,000

Strike  11225  has a total call value of 43,200,000  versus a total put value of  190,063,800,000. Combined total value = 190,107,000,000

Strike  11250  has a total call value of 48,000,000  versus a total put value of  184,793,700,000. Combined total value = 184,841,700,000

Strike  11275  has a total call value of 52,800,000  versus a total put value of  179,523,600,000. Combined total value = 179,576,400,000

Strike  11300  has a total call value of 57,600,000  versus a total put value of  174,253,500,000. Combined total value = 174,311,100,000

Strike  11325  has a total call value of 62,400,000  versus a total put value of  168,983,700,000. Combined total value = 169,046,100,000

Strike  11350  has a total call value of 67,200,000  versus a total put value of  163,713,900,000. Combined total value = 163,781,100,000

Strike  11375  has a total call value of 72,000,000  versus a total put value of  158,444,100,000. Combined total value = 158,516,100,000

Strike  11400  has a total call value of 76,800,000  versus a total put value of  153,174,300,000. Combined total value = 153,251,100,000

Strike  11425  has a total call value of 81,600,000  versus a total put value of  147,904,500,000. Combined total value = 147,986,100,000

Strike  11450  has a total call value of 86,400,000  versus a total put value of  142,634,700,000. Combined total value = 142,721,100,000

Strike  11475  has a total call value of 91,200,000  versus a total put value of  137,364,900,000. Combined total value = 137,456,100,000

Strike  11500  has a total call value of 99,900,000  versus a total put value of  132,095,100,000. Combined total value = 132,195,000,000

Strike  11525  has a total call value of 108,600,000  versus a total put value of  128,137,500,000. Combined total value = 128,246,100,000

Strike  11550  has a total call value of 117,300,000  versus a total put value of  124,179,900,000. Combined total value = 124,297,200,000

Strike  11575  has a total call value of 126,000,000  versus a total put value of  120,222,300,000. Combined total value = 120,348,300,000

Strike  11600  has a total call value of 134,700,000  versus a total put value of  116,264,700,000. Combined total value = 116,399,400,000

Strike  11625  has a total call value of 143,400,000  versus a total put value of  112,347,300,000. Combined total value = 112,490,700,000

Strike  11650  has a total call value of 152,100,000  versus a total put value of  108,429,900,000. Combined total value = 108,582,000,000

Strike  11675  has a total call value of 160,800,000  versus a total put value of  104,512,500,000. Combined total value = 104,673,300,000

Strike  11700  has a total call value of 169,500,000  versus a total put value of  100,595,100,000. Combined total value = 100,764,600,000

Strike  11725  has a total call value of 178,200,000  versus a total put value of  96,742,200,000. Combined total value = 96,920,400,000

Strike  11750  has a total call value of 186,900,000  versus a total put value of  92,889,300,000. Combined total value = 93,076,200,000

Strike  11775  has a total call value of 196,800,000  versus a total put value of  89,036,400,000. Combined total value = 89,233,200,000

Strike  11800  has a total call value of 206,700,000  versus a total put value of  85,183,500,000. Combined total value = 85,390,200,000

Strike  11825  has a total call value of 218,400,000  versus a total put value of  81,746,700,000. Combined total value = 81,965,100,000

Strike  11850  has a total call value of 230,100,000  versus a total put value of  78,309,900,000. Combined total value = 78,540,000,000

Strike  11875  has a total call value of 241,800,000  versus a total put value of  74,873,100,000. Combined total value = 75,114,900,000

Strike  11900  has a total call value of 253,500,000  versus a total put value of  71,436,300,000. Combined total value = 71,689,800,000

Strike  11925  has a total call value of 272,400,000  versus a total put value of  67,999,500,000. Combined total value = 68,271,900,000

Strike  11950  has a total call value of 301,800,000  versus a total put value of  64,562,700,000. Combined total value = 64,864,500,000

Strike  11975  has a total call value of 334,800,000  versus a total put value of  61,126,800,000. Combined total value = 61,461,600,000

Strike  12000  has a total call value of 368,100,000  versus a total put value of  57,690,900,000. Combined total value = 58,059,000,000

Strike  12025  has a total call value of 567,900,000  versus a total put value of  55,057,800,000. Combined total value = 55,625,700,000

Strike  12050  has a total call value of 776,400,000  versus a total put value of  52,424,700,000. Combined total value = 53,201,100,000

Strike  12075  has a total call value of 989,100,000  versus a total put value of  49,791,600,000. Combined total value = 50,780,700,000

Strike  12100  has a total call value of 1,205,400,000  versus a total put value of  47,160,300,000. Combined total value = 48,365,700,000

Strike  12125  has a total call value of 1,487,700,000  versus a total put value of  44,647,200,000. Combined total value = 46,134,900,000

Strike  12150  has a total call value of 1,773,900,000  versus a total put value of  42,155,700,000. Combined total value = 43,929,600,000

Strike  12175  has a total call value of 2,070,300,000  versus a total put value of  39,676,200,000. Combined total value = 41,746,500,000

Strike  12200  has a total call value of 2,369,400,000  versus a total put value of  37,196,700,000. Combined total value = 39,566,100,000

Strike  12225  has a total call value of 2,846,100,000  versus a total put value of  34,902,600,000. Combined total value = 37,748,700,000

Strike  12250  has a total call value of 3,328,500,000  versus a total put value of  32,615,700,000. Combined total value = 35,944,200,000

Strike  12275  has a total call value of 3,826,800,000  versus a total put value of  30,347,400,000. Combined total value = 34,174,200,000

Strike  12300  has a total call value of 4,341,000,000  versus a total put value of  28,100,700,000. Combined total value = 32,441,700,000

Strike  12325  has a total call value of 5,024,400,000  versus a total put value of  26,189,100,000. Combined total value = 31,213,500,000

Strike  12350  has a total call value of 5,717,100,000  versus a total put value of  24,296,100,000. Combined total value = 30,013,200,000

Strike  12375  has a total call value of 6,435,000,000  versus a total put value of  22,439,400,000. Combined total value = 28,874,400,000

Strike  12400  has a total call value of 7,173,900,000  versus a total put value of  20,616,300,000. Combined total value = 27,790,200,000

Strike  12425  has a total call value of 8,181,000,000  versus a total put value of  19,066,500,000. Combined total value = 27,247,500,000

Strike  12450  has a total call value of 9,201,300,000  versus a total put value of  17,536,500,000. Combined total value = 26,737,800,000

Strike  12475  has a total call value of 10,261,200,000  versus a total put value of  16,044,300,000. Combined total value = 26,305,500,000

Strike  12500  has a total call value of 11,337,300,000  versus a total put value of  14,568,600,000. Combined total value = 25,905,900,000

Strike  12525  has a total call value of 13,180,800,000  versus a total put value of  13,619,400,000. Combined total value = 26,800,200,000

Strike  12550  has a total call value of 15,043,200,000  versus a total put value of  12,698,700,000. Combined total value = 27,741,900,000

Strike  12575  has a total call value of 16,938,000,000  versus a total put value of  11,814,900,000. Combined total value = 28,752,900,000

Strike  12600  has a total call value of 18,843,300,000  versus a total put value of  10,951,200,000. Combined total value = 29,794,500,000

Strike  12625  has a total call value of 21,037,200,000  versus a total put value of  10,298,400,000. Combined total value = 31,335,600,000

Strike  12650  has a total call value of 23,254,800,000  versus a total put value of  9,654,300,000. Combined total value = 32,909,100,000

Strike  12675  has a total call value of 25,529,700,000  versus a total put value of  9,022,200,000. Combined total value = 34,551,900,000

Strike  12700  has a total call value of 27,827,400,000  versus a total put value of  8,409,600,000. Combined total value = 36,237,000,000

Strike  12725  has a total call value of 30,522,000,000  versus a total put value of  7,928,700,000. Combined total value = 38,450,700,000

Strike  12750  has a total call value of 33,231,000,000  versus a total put value of  7,453,200,000. Combined total value = 40,684,200,000

Strike  12775  has a total call value of 35,964,000,000  versus a total put value of  6,996,600,000. Combined total value = 42,960,600,000

Strike  12800  has a total call value of 38,717,700,000  versus a total put value of  6,554,100,000. Combined total value = 45,271,800,000

Strike  12825  has a total call value of 41,676,900,000  versus a total put value of  6,152,400,000. Combined total value = 47,829,300,000

Strike  12850  has a total call value of 44,644,800,000  versus a total put value of  5,756,400,000. Combined total value = 50,401,200,000

Strike  12875  has a total call value of 47,625,000,000  versus a total put value of  5,362,500,000. Combined total value = 52,987,500,000

Strike  12900  has a total call value of 50,612,400,000  versus a total put value of  4,968,600,000. Combined total value = 55,581,000,000

Strike  12925  has a total call value of 53,713,200,000  versus a total put value of  4,575,900,000. Combined total value = 58,289,100,000

Strike  12950  has a total call value of 56,824,800,000  versus a total put value of  4,184,400,000. Combined total value = 61,009,200,000

Strike  12975  has a total call value of 59,959,200,000  versus a total put value of  3,793,800,000. Combined total value = 63,753,000,000

Strike  13000  has a total call value of 63,105,600,000  versus a total put value of  3,407,100,000. Combined total value = 66,512,700,000

Strike  13025  has a total call value of 66,875,400,000  versus a total put value of  3,282,900,000. Combined total value = 70,158,300,000

Strike  13050  has a total call value of 70,653,600,000  versus a total put value of  3,161,700,000. Combined total value = 73,815,300,000

Strike  13075  has a total call value of 74,457,300,000  versus a total put value of  3,040,500,000. Combined total value = 77,497,800,000

Strike  13100  has a total call value of 78,267,600,000  versus a total put value of  2,922,000,000. Combined total value = 81,189,600,000

Strike  13125  has a total call value of 82,191,600,000  versus a total put value of  2,803,500,000. Combined total value = 84,995,100,000

Strike  13150  has a total call value of 86,123,100,000  versus a total put value of  2,685,000,000. Combined total value = 88,808,100,000

Strike  13175  has a total call value of 90,062,400,000  versus a total put value of  2,566,500,000. Combined total value = 92,628,900,000

Strike  13200  has a total call value of 94,009,200,000  versus a total put value of  2,448,000,000. Combined total value = 96,457,200,000

Strike  13225  has a total call value of 98,110,500,000  versus a total put value of  2,329,500,000. Combined total value = 100,440,000,000

Strike  13250  has a total call value of 102,218,100,000  versus a total put value of  2,211,900,000. Combined total value = 104,430,000,000

Strike  13275  has a total call value of 106,334,100,000  versus a total put value of  2,095,500,000. Combined total value = 108,429,600,000

Strike  13300  has a total call value of 110,454,300,000  versus a total put value of  1,979,100,000. Combined total value = 112,433,400,000

Strike  13325  has a total call value of 114,848,100,000  versus a total put value of  1,866,300,000. Combined total value = 116,714,400,000

Strike  13350  has a total call value of 119,249,700,000  versus a total put value of  1,753,500,000. Combined total value = 121,003,200,000

Strike  13375  has a total call value of 123,665,400,000  versus a total put value of  1,640,700,000. Combined total value = 125,306,100,000

Strike  13400  has a total call value of 128,097,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,528,800,000. Combined total value = 129,625,800,000

Strike  13425  has a total call value of 132,648,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,422,600,000. Combined total value = 134,070,600,000

Strike  13450  has a total call value of 137,211,900,000  versus a total put value of  1,316,400,000. Combined total value = 138,528,300,000

Strike  13475  has a total call value of 141,792,300,000  versus a total put value of  1,210,200,000. Combined total value = 143,002,500,000

Strike  13500  has a total call value of 146,385,600,000  versus a total put value of  1,104,000,000. Combined total value = 147,489,600,000

Strike  13525  has a total call value of 151,598,700,000  versus a total put value of  1,065,600,000. Combined total value = 152,664,300,000

Strike  13550  has a total call value of 156,825,900,000  versus a total put value of  1,027,200,000. Combined total value = 157,853,100,000

Strike  13575  has a total call value of 162,075,300,000  versus a total put value of  988,800,000. Combined total value = 163,064,100,000

Strike  13600  has a total call value of 167,337,600,000  versus a total put value of  950,400,000. Combined total value = 168,288,000,000

Strike  13625  has a total call value of 172,822,800,000  versus a total put value of  912,300,000. Combined total value = 173,735,100,000

Strike  13650  has a total call value of 178,319,100,000  versus a total put value of  874,200,000. Combined total value = 179,193,300,000

Strike  13675  has a total call value of 183,832,500,000  versus a total put value of  836,100,000. Combined total value = 184,668,600,000

Strike  13700  has a total call value of 189,354,600,000  versus a total put value of  798,000,000. Combined total value = 190,152,600,000

Strike  13725  has a total call value of 195,258,300,000  versus a total put value of  762,000,000. Combined total value = 196,020,300,000

Strike  13750  has a total call value of 201,170,700,000  versus a total put value of  726,000,000. Combined total value = 201,896,700,000

Strike  13775  has a total call value of 207,092,700,000  versus a total put value of  690,000,000. Combined total value = 207,782,700,000

Strike  13800  has a total call value of 213,022,800,000  versus a total put value of  654,000,000. Combined total value = 213,676,800,000

Strike  13825  has a total call value of 219,136,200,000  versus a total put value of  622,800,000. Combined total value = 219,759,000,000

Strike  13850  has a total call value of 225,253,800,000  versus a total put value of  591,600,000. Combined total value = 225,845,400,000

Strike  13875  has a total call value of 231,377,400,000  versus a total put value of  560,400,000. Combined total value = 231,937,800,000

Strike  13900  has a total call value of 237,506,100,000  versus a total put value of  529,200,000. Combined total value = 238,035,300,000

Strike  13925  has a total call value of 243,671,700,000  versus a total put value of  498,900,000. Combined total value = 244,170,600,000

Strike  13950  has a total call value of 249,869,100,000  versus a total put value of  468,600,000. Combined total value = 250,337,700,000

Strike  13975  has a total call value of 256,104,900,000  versus a total put value of  438,300,000. Combined total value = 256,543,200,000

Strike  14000  has a total call value of 262,388,700,000  versus a total put value of  408,000,000. Combined total value = 262,796,700,000

Strike  14025  has a total call value of 269,130,300,000  versus a total put value of  393,300,000. Combined total value = 269,523,600,000

Strike  14050  has a total call value of 275,902,200,000  versus a total put value of  378,600,000. Combined total value = 276,280,800,000

Strike  14075  has a total call value of 282,709,800,000  versus a total put value of  363,900,000. Combined total value = 283,073,700,000

Strike  14100  has a total call value of 289,547,100,000  versus a total put value of  349,200,000. Combined total value = 289,896,300,000

Strike  14125  has a total call value of 296,401,200,000  versus a total put value of  334,500,000. Combined total value = 296,735,700,000

Strike  14150  has a total call value of 303,255,900,000  versus a total put value of  319,800,000. Combined total value = 303,575,700,000

Strike  14175  has a total call value of 310,117,200,000  versus a total put value of  305,100,000. Combined total value = 310,422,300,000

Strike  14200  has a total call value of 316,978,500,000  versus a total put value of  290,400,000. Combined total value = 317,268,900,000

Strike  14225  has a total call value of 323,922,300,000  versus a total put value of  275,700,000. Combined total value = 324,198,000,000

Strike  14250  has a total call value of 330,866,400,000  versus a total put value of  261,000,000. Combined total value = 331,127,400,000

Strike  14275  has a total call value of 337,813,500,000  versus a total put value of  246,300,000. Combined total value = 338,059,800,000

Strike  14300  has a total call value of 344,760,600,000  versus a total put value of  231,600,000. Combined total value = 344,992,200,000

Strike  14325  has a total call value of 351,711,300,000  versus a total put value of  216,900,000. Combined total value = 351,928,200,000

Strike  14350  has a total call value of 358,662,000,000  versus a total put value of  202,200,000. Combined total value = 358,864,200,000

Strike  14375  has a total call value of 365,612,700,000  versus a total put value of  187,500,000. Combined total value = 365,800,200,000

Strike  14400  has a total call value of 372,563,400,000  versus a total put value of  172,800,000. Combined total value = 372,736,200,000

Strike  14425  has a total call value of 379,528,500,000  versus a total put value of  158,100,000. Combined total value = 379,686,600,000

Strike  14450  has a total call value of 386,493,600,000  versus a total put value of  143,400,000. Combined total value = 386,637,000,000

Strike  14475  has a total call value of 393,458,700,000  versus a total put value of  128,700,000. Combined total value = 393,587,400,000

Strike  14500  has a total call value of 400,424,100,000  versus a total put value of  114,000,000. Combined total value = 400,538,100,000

Strike  14525  has a total call value of 407,562,600,000  versus a total put value of  108,900,000. Combined total value = 407,671,500,000

Strike  14550  has a total call value of 414,701,100,000  versus a total put value of  103,800,000. Combined total value = 414,804,900,000

Strike  14575  has a total call value of 421,839,900,000  versus a total put value of  98,700,000. Combined total value = 421,938,600,000

Strike  14600  has a total call value of 428,978,700,000  versus a total put value of  93,600,000. Combined total value = 429,072,300,000

Strike  14625  has a total call value of 436,121,400,000  versus a total put value of  88,500,000. Combined total value = 436,209,900,000

Strike  14650  has a total call value of 443,264,100,000  versus a total put value of  83,400,000. Combined total value = 443,347,500,000

Strike  14675  has a total call value of 450,406,800,000  versus a total put value of  78,300,000. Combined total value = 450,485,100,000

Strike  14700  has a total call value of 457,549,500,000  versus a total put value of  73,200,000. Combined total value = 457,622,700,000

Strike  14725  has a total call value of 464,693,700,000  versus a total put value of  68,100,000. Combined total value = 464,761,800,000

Strike  14750  has a total call value of 471,837,900,000  versus a total put value of  63,000,000. Combined total value = 471,900,900,000

Strike  14775  has a total call value of 478,982,100,000  versus a total put value of  57,900,000. Combined total value = 479,040,000,000

Strike  14800  has a total call value of 486,126,300,000  versus a total put value of  52,800,000. Combined total value = 486,179,100,000

Strike  14825  has a total call value of 493,278,600,000  versus a total put value of  47,700,000. Combined total value = 493,326,300,000

Strike  14850  has a total call value of 500,430,900,000  versus a total put value of  42,600,000. Combined total value = 500,473,500,000

Strike  14875  has a total call value of 507,583,200,000  versus a total put value of  37,500,000. Combined total value = 507,620,700,000

Strike  14900  has a total call value of 514,735,500,000  versus a total put value of  32,400,000. Combined total value = 514,767,900,000

Strike  14925  has a total call value of 521,888,100,000  versus a total put value of  27,300,000. Combined total value = 521,915,400,000

Strike  14950  has a total call value of 529,040,700,000  versus a total put value of  22,200,000. Combined total value = 529,062,900,000

Strike  14975  has a total call value of 536,193,300,000  versus a total put value of  17,100,000. Combined total value = 536,210,400,000

Strike  15000  has a total call value of 543,345,900,000  versus a total put value of  12,000,000. Combined total value = 543,357,900,000

Strike  15025  has a total call value of 550,599,600,000  versus a total put value of  11,400,000. Combined total value = 550,611,000,000

Strike  15050  has a total call value of 557,853,300,000  versus a total put value of  10,800,000. Combined total value = 557,864,100,000

Strike  15075  has a total call value of 565,107,000,000  versus a total put value of  10,200,000. Combined total value = 565,117,200,000

Strike  15100  has a total call value of 572,360,700,000  versus a total put value of  9,600,000. Combined total value = 572,370,300,000

Strike  15125  has a total call value of 579,614,400,000  versus a total put value of  9,000,000. Combined total value = 579,623,400,000

Strike  15150  has a total call value of 586,868,100,000  versus a total put value of  8,400,000. Combined total value = 586,876,500,000

Strike  15175  has a total call value of 594,121,800,000  versus a total put value of  7,800,000. Combined total value = 594,129,600,000

Strike  15200  has a total call value of 601,375,500,000  versus a total put value of  7,200,000. Combined total value = 601,382,700,000

Strike  15225  has a total call value of 608,629,200,000  versus a total put value of  6,600,000. Combined total value = 608,635,800,000

Strike  15250  has a total call value of 615,882,900,000  versus a total put value of  6,000,000. Combined total value = 615,888,900,000

Strike  15275  has a total call value of 623,136,600,000  versus a total put value of  5,400,000. Combined total value = 623,142,000,000

Strike  15300  has a total call value of 630,390,300,000  versus a total put value of  4,800,000. Combined total value = 630,395,100,000

Strike  15325  has a total call value of 637,644,300,000  versus a total put value of  4,200,000. Combined total value = 637,648,500,000

Strike  15350  has a total call value of 644,898,300,000  versus a total put value of  3,600,000. Combined total value = 644,901,900,000

Strike  15375  has a total call value of 652,152,300,000  versus a total put value of  3,000,000. Combined total value = 652,155,300,000

Strike  15400  has a total call value of 659,406,300,000  versus a total put value of  2,400,000. Combined total value = 659,408,700,000

Strike  15425  has a total call value of 666,660,300,000  versus a total put value of  1,800,000. Combined total value = 666,662,100,000

Strike  15450  has a total call value of 673,914,300,000  versus a total put value of  1,200,000. Combined total value = 673,915,500,000

Strike  15475  has a total call value of 681,168,300,000  versus a total put value of  600,000. Combined total value = 681,168,900,000

Strike  15500  has a total call value of 688,422,300,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 688,422,300,000

Max-Pain Table for Index
LTP > Max Pain Bearish
LTP < Max Pain Bullish
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.