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Strike  200000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  21,960,000,000. Combined total value = 21,960,000,000

Strike  200250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  21,799,500,000. Combined total value = 21,799,500,000

Strike  200500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  21,639,000,000. Combined total value = 21,639,000,000

Strike  200750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  21,478,500,000. Combined total value = 21,478,500,000

Strike  201000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  21,318,000,000. Combined total value = 21,318,000,000

Strike  201250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  21,157,500,000. Combined total value = 21,157,500,000

Strike  201500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  20,997,000,000. Combined total value = 20,997,000,000

Strike  201750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  20,836,500,000. Combined total value = 20,836,500,000

Strike  202000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  20,676,000,000. Combined total value = 20,676,000,000

Strike  202250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  20,515,500,000. Combined total value = 20,515,500,000

Strike  202500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  20,355,000,000. Combined total value = 20,355,000,000

Strike  202750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  20,194,500,000. Combined total value = 20,194,500,000

Strike  203000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  20,034,000,000. Combined total value = 20,034,000,000

Strike  203250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  19,873,500,000. Combined total value = 19,873,500,000

Strike  203500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  19,713,000,000. Combined total value = 19,713,000,000

Strike  203750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  19,552,500,000. Combined total value = 19,552,500,000

Strike  204000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  19,392,000,000. Combined total value = 19,392,000,000

Strike  204250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  19,231,500,000. Combined total value = 19,231,500,000

Strike  204500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  19,071,000,000. Combined total value = 19,071,000,000

Strike  204750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  18,910,500,000. Combined total value = 18,910,500,000

Strike  205000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  18,750,000,000. Combined total value = 18,750,000,000

Strike  205250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  18,589,500,000. Combined total value = 18,589,500,000

Strike  205500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  18,429,000,000. Combined total value = 18,429,000,000

Strike  205750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  18,268,500,000. Combined total value = 18,268,500,000

Strike  206000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  18,108,000,000. Combined total value = 18,108,000,000

Strike  206250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  17,947,500,000. Combined total value = 17,947,500,000

Strike  206500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  17,787,000,000. Combined total value = 17,787,000,000

Strike  206750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  17,626,500,000. Combined total value = 17,626,500,000

Strike  207000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  17,466,000,000. Combined total value = 17,466,000,000

Strike  207250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  17,305,500,000. Combined total value = 17,305,500,000

Strike  207500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  17,145,000,000. Combined total value = 17,145,000,000

Strike  207750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  16,984,500,000. Combined total value = 16,984,500,000

Strike  208000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  16,824,000,000. Combined total value = 16,824,000,000

Strike  208250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  16,663,500,000. Combined total value = 16,663,500,000

Strike  208500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  16,503,000,000. Combined total value = 16,503,000,000

Strike  208750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  16,342,500,000. Combined total value = 16,342,500,000

Strike  209000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  16,182,000,000. Combined total value = 16,182,000,000

Strike  209250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  16,021,500,000. Combined total value = 16,021,500,000

Strike  209500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  15,861,000,000. Combined total value = 15,861,000,000

Strike  209750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  15,700,500,000. Combined total value = 15,700,500,000

Strike  210000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  15,540,000,000. Combined total value = 15,540,000,000

Strike  210250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  15,379,500,000. Combined total value = 15,379,500,000

Strike  210500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  15,219,000,000. Combined total value = 15,219,000,000

Strike  210750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  15,058,500,000. Combined total value = 15,058,500,000

Strike  211000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  14,898,000,000. Combined total value = 14,898,000,000

Strike  211250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  14,737,500,000. Combined total value = 14,737,500,000

Strike  211500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  14,577,000,000. Combined total value = 14,577,000,000

Strike  211750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  14,416,500,000. Combined total value = 14,416,500,000

Strike  212000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  14,256,000,000. Combined total value = 14,256,000,000

Strike  212250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  14,095,500,000. Combined total value = 14,095,500,000

Strike  212500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  13,935,000,000. Combined total value = 13,935,000,000

Strike  212750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  13,774,500,000. Combined total value = 13,774,500,000

Strike  213000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  13,614,000,000. Combined total value = 13,614,000,000

Strike  213250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  13,453,500,000. Combined total value = 13,453,500,000

Strike  213500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  13,293,000,000. Combined total value = 13,293,000,000

Strike  213750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  13,132,500,000. Combined total value = 13,132,500,000

Strike  214000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  12,972,000,000. Combined total value = 12,972,000,000

Strike  214250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  12,811,500,000. Combined total value = 12,811,500,000

Strike  214500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  12,651,000,000. Combined total value = 12,651,000,000

Strike  214750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  12,490,500,000. Combined total value = 12,490,500,000

Strike  215000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  12,330,000,000. Combined total value = 12,330,000,000

Strike  215250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  12,169,500,000. Combined total value = 12,169,500,000

Strike  215500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  12,009,000,000. Combined total value = 12,009,000,000

Strike  215750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  11,848,500,000. Combined total value = 11,848,500,000

Strike  216000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  11,688,000,000. Combined total value = 11,688,000,000

Strike  216250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  11,527,500,000. Combined total value = 11,527,500,000

Strike  216500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  11,367,000,000. Combined total value = 11,367,000,000

Strike  216750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  11,206,500,000. Combined total value = 11,206,500,000

Strike  217000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  11,046,000,000. Combined total value = 11,046,000,000

Strike  217250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  10,885,500,000. Combined total value = 10,885,500,000

Strike  217500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  10,725,000,000. Combined total value = 10,725,000,000

Strike  217750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  10,564,500,000. Combined total value = 10,564,500,000

Strike  218000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  10,404,000,000. Combined total value = 10,404,000,000

Strike  218250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  10,243,500,000. Combined total value = 10,243,500,000

Strike  218500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  10,083,000,000. Combined total value = 10,083,000,000

Strike  218750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  9,922,500,000. Combined total value = 9,922,500,000

Strike  219000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  9,762,000,000. Combined total value = 9,762,000,000

Strike  219250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  9,601,500,000. Combined total value = 9,601,500,000

Strike  219500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  9,441,000,000. Combined total value = 9,441,000,000

Strike  219750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  9,280,500,000. Combined total value = 9,280,500,000

Strike  220000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  9,120,000,000. Combined total value = 9,120,000,000

Strike  220250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  8,978,250,000. Combined total value = 8,978,250,000

Strike  220500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  8,836,500,000. Combined total value = 8,836,500,000

Strike  220750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  8,694,750,000. Combined total value = 8,694,750,000

Strike  221000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  8,553,000,000. Combined total value = 8,553,000,000

Strike  221250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  8,411,250,000. Combined total value = 8,411,250,000

Strike  221500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  8,269,500,000. Combined total value = 8,269,500,000

Strike  221750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  8,127,750,000. Combined total value = 8,127,750,000

Strike  222000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  7,986,000,000. Combined total value = 7,986,000,000

Strike  222250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  7,844,250,000. Combined total value = 7,844,250,000

Strike  222500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  7,702,500,000. Combined total value = 7,702,500,000

Strike  222750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  7,560,750,000. Combined total value = 7,560,750,000

Strike  223000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  7,419,000,000. Combined total value = 7,419,000,000

Strike  223250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  7,277,250,000. Combined total value = 7,277,250,000

Strike  223500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  7,135,500,000. Combined total value = 7,135,500,000

Strike  223750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  6,993,750,000. Combined total value = 6,993,750,000

Strike  224000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  6,852,000,000. Combined total value = 6,852,000,000

Strike  224250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  6,710,250,000. Combined total value = 6,710,250,000

Strike  224500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  6,568,500,000. Combined total value = 6,568,500,000

Strike  224750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  6,426,750,000. Combined total value = 6,426,750,000

Strike  225000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  6,285,000,000. Combined total value = 6,285,000,000

Strike  225250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  6,143,250,000. Combined total value = 6,143,250,000

Strike  225500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  6,001,500,000. Combined total value = 6,001,500,000

Strike  225750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  5,859,750,000. Combined total value = 5,859,750,000

Strike  226000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  5,718,000,000. Combined total value = 5,718,000,000

Strike  226250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  5,576,250,000. Combined total value = 5,576,250,000

Strike  226500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  5,434,500,000. Combined total value = 5,434,500,000

Strike  226750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  5,292,750,000. Combined total value = 5,292,750,000

Strike  227000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  5,151,000,000. Combined total value = 5,151,000,000

Strike  227250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  5,009,250,000. Combined total value = 5,009,250,000

Strike  227500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  4,867,500,000. Combined total value = 4,867,500,000

Strike  227750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  4,725,750,000. Combined total value = 4,725,750,000

Strike  228000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  4,584,000,000. Combined total value = 4,584,000,000

Strike  228250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  4,442,250,000. Combined total value = 4,442,250,000

Strike  228500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  4,300,500,000. Combined total value = 4,300,500,000

Strike  228750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  4,158,750,000. Combined total value = 4,158,750,000

Strike  229000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  4,017,000,000. Combined total value = 4,017,000,000

Strike  229250  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  3,875,250,000. Combined total value = 3,875,250,000

Strike  229500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  3,733,500,000. Combined total value = 3,733,500,000

Strike  229750  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  3,591,750,000. Combined total value = 3,591,750,000

Strike  230000  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  3,450,000,000. Combined total value = 3,450,000,000

Strike  230250  has a total call value of 12,000,000  versus a total put value of  3,396,000,000. Combined total value = 3,408,000,000

Strike  230500  has a total call value of 24,000,000  versus a total put value of  3,342,000,000. Combined total value = 3,366,000,000

Strike  230750  has a total call value of 36,000,000  versus a total put value of  3,288,000,000. Combined total value = 3,324,000,000

Strike  231000  has a total call value of 48,000,000  versus a total put value of  3,234,000,000. Combined total value = 3,282,000,000

Strike  231250  has a total call value of 60,000,000  versus a total put value of  3,180,000,000. Combined total value = 3,240,000,000

Strike  231500  has a total call value of 72,000,000  versus a total put value of  3,126,000,000. Combined total value = 3,198,000,000

Strike  231750  has a total call value of 84,000,000  versus a total put value of  3,072,000,000. Combined total value = 3,156,000,000

Strike  232000  has a total call value of 96,000,000  versus a total put value of  3,018,000,000. Combined total value = 3,114,000,000

Strike  232250  has a total call value of 108,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,964,000,000. Combined total value = 3,072,000,000

Strike  232500  has a total call value of 120,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,910,000,000. Combined total value = 3,030,000,000

Strike  232750  has a total call value of 132,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,856,000,000. Combined total value = 2,988,000,000

Strike  233000  has a total call value of 144,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,802,000,000. Combined total value = 2,946,000,000

Strike  233250  has a total call value of 156,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,748,000,000. Combined total value = 2,904,000,000

Strike  233500  has a total call value of 168,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,694,000,000. Combined total value = 2,862,000,000

Strike  233750  has a total call value of 180,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,640,000,000. Combined total value = 2,820,000,000

Strike  234000  has a total call value of 192,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,586,000,000. Combined total value = 2,778,000,000

Strike  234250  has a total call value of 204,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,532,000,000. Combined total value = 2,736,000,000

Strike  234500  has a total call value of 216,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,478,000,000. Combined total value = 2,694,000,000

Strike  234750  has a total call value of 228,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,424,000,000. Combined total value = 2,652,000,000

Strike  235000  has a total call value of 240,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,370,000,000. Combined total value = 2,610,000,000

Strike  235250  has a total call value of 252,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,316,000,000. Combined total value = 2,568,000,000

Strike  235500  has a total call value of 264,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,262,000,000. Combined total value = 2,526,000,000

Strike  235750  has a total call value of 276,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,208,000,000. Combined total value = 2,484,000,000

Strike  236000  has a total call value of 288,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,154,000,000. Combined total value = 2,442,000,000

Strike  236250  has a total call value of 300,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,100,000,000. Combined total value = 2,400,000,000

Strike  236500  has a total call value of 312,000,000  versus a total put value of  2,046,000,000. Combined total value = 2,358,000,000

Strike  236750  has a total call value of 324,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,992,000,000. Combined total value = 2,316,000,000

Strike  237000  has a total call value of 336,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,938,000,000. Combined total value = 2,274,000,000

Strike  237250  has a total call value of 348,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,884,000,000. Combined total value = 2,232,000,000

Strike  237500  has a total call value of 360,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,830,000,000. Combined total value = 2,190,000,000

Strike  237750  has a total call value of 372,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,776,000,000. Combined total value = 2,148,000,000

Strike  238000  has a total call value of 384,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,722,000,000. Combined total value = 2,106,000,000

Strike  238250  has a total call value of 396,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,668,000,000. Combined total value = 2,064,000,000

Strike  238500  has a total call value of 408,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,614,000,000. Combined total value = 2,022,000,000

Strike  238750  has a total call value of 420,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,560,000,000. Combined total value = 1,980,000,000

Strike  239000  has a total call value of 432,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,506,000,000. Combined total value = 1,938,000,000

Strike  239250  has a total call value of 444,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,452,000,000. Combined total value = 1,896,000,000

Strike  239500  has a total call value of 456,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,398,000,000. Combined total value = 1,854,000,000

Strike  239750  has a total call value of 468,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,344,000,000. Combined total value = 1,812,000,000

Strike  240000  has a total call value of 480,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,290,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  240250  has a total call value of 507,750,000  versus a total put value of  1,262,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  240500  has a total call value of 535,500,000  versus a total put value of  1,234,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  240750  has a total call value of 563,250,000  versus a total put value of  1,206,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  241000  has a total call value of 591,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,179,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  241250  has a total call value of 618,750,000  versus a total put value of  1,151,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  241500  has a total call value of 646,500,000  versus a total put value of  1,123,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  241750  has a total call value of 674,250,000  versus a total put value of  1,095,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  242000  has a total call value of 702,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,068,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  242250  has a total call value of 729,750,000  versus a total put value of  1,040,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  242500  has a total call value of 757,500,000  versus a total put value of  1,012,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  242750  has a total call value of 785,250,000  versus a total put value of  984,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  243000  has a total call value of 813,000,000  versus a total put value of  957,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  243250  has a total call value of 840,750,000  versus a total put value of  929,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  243500  has a total call value of 868,500,000  versus a total put value of  901,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  243750  has a total call value of 896,250,000  versus a total put value of  873,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  244000  has a total call value of 924,000,000  versus a total put value of  846,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  244250  has a total call value of 951,750,000  versus a total put value of  818,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  244500  has a total call value of 979,500,000  versus a total put value of  790,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  244750  has a total call value of 1,007,250,000  versus a total put value of  762,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  245000  has a total call value of 1,035,000,000  versus a total put value of  735,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  245250  has a total call value of 1,062,750,000  versus a total put value of  707,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  245500  has a total call value of 1,090,500,000  versus a total put value of  679,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  245750  has a total call value of 1,118,250,000  versus a total put value of  651,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  246000  has a total call value of 1,146,000,000  versus a total put value of  624,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  246250  has a total call value of 1,173,750,000  versus a total put value of  596,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  246500  has a total call value of 1,201,500,000  versus a total put value of  568,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  246750  has a total call value of 1,229,250,000  versus a total put value of  540,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  247000  has a total call value of 1,257,000,000  versus a total put value of  513,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  247250  has a total call value of 1,284,750,000  versus a total put value of  485,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  247500  has a total call value of 1,312,500,000  versus a total put value of  457,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  247750  has a total call value of 1,340,250,000  versus a total put value of  429,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  248000  has a total call value of 1,368,000,000  versus a total put value of  402,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  248250  has a total call value of 1,395,750,000  versus a total put value of  374,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  248500  has a total call value of 1,423,500,000  versus a total put value of  346,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  248750  has a total call value of 1,451,250,000  versus a total put value of  318,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  249000  has a total call value of 1,479,000,000  versus a total put value of  291,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  249250  has a total call value of 1,506,750,000  versus a total put value of  263,250,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  249500  has a total call value of 1,534,500,000  versus a total put value of  235,500,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  249750  has a total call value of 1,562,250,000  versus a total put value of  207,750,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  250000  has a total call value of 1,590,000,000  versus a total put value of  180,000,000. Combined total value = 1,770,000,000

Strike  250250  has a total call value of 1,657,500,000  versus a total put value of  176,250,000. Combined total value = 1,833,750,000

Strike  250500  has a total call value of 1,725,000,000  versus a total put value of  172,500,000. Combined total value = 1,897,500,000

Strike  250750  has a total call value of 1,792,500,000  versus a total put value of  168,750,000. Combined total value = 1,961,250,000

Strike  251000  has a total call value of 1,860,000,000  versus a total put value of  165,000,000. Combined total value = 2,025,000,000

Strike  251250  has a total call value of 1,927,500,000  versus a total put value of  161,250,000. Combined total value = 2,088,750,000

Strike  251500  has a total call value of 1,995,000,000  versus a total put value of  157,500,000. Combined total value = 2,152,500,000

Strike  251750  has a total call value of 2,062,500,000  versus a total put value of  153,750,000. Combined total value = 2,216,250,000

Strike  252000  has a total call value of 2,130,000,000  versus a total put value of  150,000,000. Combined total value = 2,280,000,000

Strike  252250  has a total call value of 2,197,500,000  versus a total put value of  146,250,000. Combined total value = 2,343,750,000

Strike  252500  has a total call value of 2,265,000,000  versus a total put value of  142,500,000. Combined total value = 2,407,500,000

Strike  252750  has a total call value of 2,332,500,000  versus a total put value of  138,750,000. Combined total value = 2,471,250,000

Strike  253000  has a total call value of 2,400,000,000  versus a total put value of  135,000,000. Combined total value = 2,535,000,000

Strike  253250  has a total call value of 2,467,500,000  versus a total put value of  131,250,000. Combined total value = 2,598,750,000

Strike  253500  has a total call value of 2,535,000,000  versus a total put value of  127,500,000. Combined total value = 2,662,500,000

Strike  253750  has a total call value of 2,602,500,000  versus a total put value of  123,750,000. Combined total value = 2,726,250,000

Strike  254000  has a total call value of 2,670,000,000  versus a total put value of  120,000,000. Combined total value = 2,790,000,000

Strike  254250  has a total call value of 2,737,500,000  versus a total put value of  116,250,000. Combined total value = 2,853,750,000

Strike  254500  has a total call value of 2,805,000,000  versus a total put value of  112,500,000. Combined total value = 2,917,500,000

Strike  254750  has a total call value of 2,872,500,000  versus a total put value of  108,750,000. Combined total value = 2,981,250,000

Strike  255000  has a total call value of 2,940,000,000  versus a total put value of  105,000,000. Combined total value = 3,045,000,000

Strike  255250  has a total call value of 3,007,500,000  versus a total put value of  101,250,000. Combined total value = 3,108,750,000

Strike  255500  has a total call value of 3,075,000,000  versus a total put value of  97,500,000. Combined total value = 3,172,500,000

Strike  255750  has a total call value of 3,142,500,000  versus a total put value of  93,750,000. Combined total value = 3,236,250,000

Strike  256000  has a total call value of 3,210,000,000  versus a total put value of  90,000,000. Combined total value = 3,300,000,000

Strike  256250  has a total call value of 3,277,500,000  versus a total put value of  86,250,000. Combined total value = 3,363,750,000

Strike  256500  has a total call value of 3,345,000,000  versus a total put value of  82,500,000. Combined total value = 3,427,500,000

Strike  256750  has a total call value of 3,412,500,000  versus a total put value of  78,750,000. Combined total value = 3,491,250,000

Strike  257000  has a total call value of 3,480,000,000  versus a total put value of  75,000,000. Combined total value = 3,555,000,000

Strike  257250  has a total call value of 3,547,500,000  versus a total put value of  71,250,000. Combined total value = 3,618,750,000

Strike  257500  has a total call value of 3,615,000,000  versus a total put value of  67,500,000. Combined total value = 3,682,500,000

Strike  257750  has a total call value of 3,682,500,000  versus a total put value of  63,750,000. Combined total value = 3,746,250,000

Strike  258000  has a total call value of 3,750,000,000  versus a total put value of  60,000,000. Combined total value = 3,810,000,000

Strike  258250  has a total call value of 3,817,500,000  versus a total put value of  56,250,000. Combined total value = 3,873,750,000

Strike  258500  has a total call value of 3,885,000,000  versus a total put value of  52,500,000. Combined total value = 3,937,500,000

Strike  258750  has a total call value of 3,952,500,000  versus a total put value of  48,750,000. Combined total value = 4,001,250,000

Strike  259000  has a total call value of 4,020,000,000  versus a total put value of  45,000,000. Combined total value = 4,065,000,000

Strike  259250  has a total call value of 4,087,500,000  versus a total put value of  41,250,000. Combined total value = 4,128,750,000

Strike  259500  has a total call value of 4,155,000,000  versus a total put value of  37,500,000. Combined total value = 4,192,500,000

Strike  259750  has a total call value of 4,222,500,000  versus a total put value of  33,750,000. Combined total value = 4,256,250,000

Strike  260000  has a total call value of 4,290,000,000  versus a total put value of  30,000,000. Combined total value = 4,320,000,000

Strike  260250  has a total call value of 4,381,500,000  versus a total put value of  29,250,000. Combined total value = 4,410,750,000

Strike  260500  has a total call value of 4,473,000,000  versus a total put value of  28,500,000. Combined total value = 4,501,500,000

Strike  260750  has a total call value of 4,564,500,000  versus a total put value of  27,750,000. Combined total value = 4,592,250,000

Strike  261000  has a total call value of 4,656,000,000  versus a total put value of  27,000,000. Combined total value = 4,683,000,000

Strike  261250  has a total call value of 4,747,500,000  versus a total put value of  26,250,000. Combined total value = 4,773,750,000

Strike  261500  has a total call value of 4,839,000,000  versus a total put value of  25,500,000. Combined total value = 4,864,500,000

Strike  261750  has a total call value of 4,930,500,000  versus a total put value of  24,750,000. Combined total value = 4,955,250,000

Strike  262000  has a total call value of 5,022,000,000  versus a total put value of  24,000,000. Combined total value = 5,046,000,000

Strike  262250  has a total call value of 5,113,500,000  versus a total put value of  23,250,000. Combined total value = 5,136,750,000

Strike  262500  has a total call value of 5,205,000,000  versus a total put value of  22,500,000. Combined total value = 5,227,500,000

Strike  262750  has a total call value of 5,296,500,000  versus a total put value of  21,750,000. Combined total value = 5,318,250,000

Strike  263000  has a total call value of 5,388,000,000  versus a total put value of  21,000,000. Combined total value = 5,409,000,000

Strike  263250  has a total call value of 5,479,500,000  versus a total put value of  20,250,000. Combined total value = 5,499,750,000

Strike  263500  has a total call value of 5,571,000,000  versus a total put value of  19,500,000. Combined total value = 5,590,500,000

Strike  263750  has a total call value of 5,662,500,000  versus a total put value of  18,750,000. Combined total value = 5,681,250,000

Strike  264000  has a total call value of 5,754,000,000  versus a total put value of  18,000,000. Combined total value = 5,772,000,000

Strike  264250  has a total call value of 5,845,500,000  versus a total put value of  17,250,000. Combined total value = 5,862,750,000

Strike  264500  has a total call value of 5,937,000,000  versus a total put value of  16,500,000. Combined total value = 5,953,500,000

Strike  264750  has a total call value of 6,028,500,000  versus a total put value of  15,750,000. Combined total value = 6,044,250,000

Strike  265000  has a total call value of 6,120,000,000  versus a total put value of  15,000,000. Combined total value = 6,135,000,000

Strike  265250  has a total call value of 6,211,500,000  versus a total put value of  14,250,000. Combined total value = 6,225,750,000

Strike  265500  has a total call value of 6,303,000,000  versus a total put value of  13,500,000. Combined total value = 6,316,500,000

Strike  265750  has a total call value of 6,394,500,000  versus a total put value of  12,750,000. Combined total value = 6,407,250,000

Strike  266000  has a total call value of 6,486,000,000  versus a total put value of  12,000,000. Combined total value = 6,498,000,000

Strike  266250  has a total call value of 6,577,500,000  versus a total put value of  11,250,000. Combined total value = 6,588,750,000

Strike  266500  has a total call value of 6,669,000,000  versus a total put value of  10,500,000. Combined total value = 6,679,500,000

Strike  266750  has a total call value of 6,760,500,000  versus a total put value of  9,750,000. Combined total value = 6,770,250,000

Strike  267000  has a total call value of 6,852,000,000  versus a total put value of  9,000,000. Combined total value = 6,861,000,000

Strike  267250  has a total call value of 6,943,500,000  versus a total put value of  8,250,000. Combined total value = 6,951,750,000

Strike  267500  has a total call value of 7,035,000,000  versus a total put value of  7,500,000. Combined total value = 7,042,500,000

Strike  267750  has a total call value of 7,126,500,000  versus a total put value of  6,750,000. Combined total value = 7,133,250,000

Strike  268000  has a total call value of 7,218,000,000  versus a total put value of  6,000,000. Combined total value = 7,224,000,000

Strike  268250  has a total call value of 7,309,500,000  versus a total put value of  5,250,000. Combined total value = 7,314,750,000

Strike  268500  has a total call value of 7,401,000,000  versus a total put value of  4,500,000. Combined total value = 7,405,500,000

Strike  268750  has a total call value of 7,492,500,000  versus a total put value of  3,750,000. Combined total value = 7,496,250,000

Strike  269000  has a total call value of 7,584,000,000  versus a total put value of  3,000,000. Combined total value = 7,587,000,000

Strike  269250  has a total call value of 7,675,500,000  versus a total put value of  2,250,000. Combined total value = 7,677,750,000

Strike  269500  has a total call value of 7,767,000,000  versus a total put value of  1,500,000. Combined total value = 7,768,500,000

Strike  269750  has a total call value of 7,858,500,000  versus a total put value of  750,000. Combined total value = 7,859,250,000

Strike  270000  has a total call value of 7,950,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 7,950,000,000

Strike  270250  has a total call value of 8,068,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 8,068,500,000

Strike  270500  has a total call value of 8,187,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 8,187,000,000

Strike  270750  has a total call value of 8,305,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 8,305,500,000

Strike  271000  has a total call value of 8,424,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 8,424,000,000

Strike  271250  has a total call value of 8,542,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 8,542,500,000

Strike  271500  has a total call value of 8,661,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 8,661,000,000

Strike  271750  has a total call value of 8,779,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 8,779,500,000

Strike  272000  has a total call value of 8,898,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 8,898,000,000

Strike  272250  has a total call value of 9,016,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 9,016,500,000

Strike  272500  has a total call value of 9,135,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 9,135,000,000

Strike  272750  has a total call value of 9,253,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 9,253,500,000

Strike  273000  has a total call value of 9,372,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 9,372,000,000

Strike  273250  has a total call value of 9,490,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 9,490,500,000

Strike  273500  has a total call value of 9,609,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 9,609,000,000

Strike  273750  has a total call value of 9,727,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 9,727,500,000

Strike  274000  has a total call value of 9,846,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 9,846,000,000

Strike  274250  has a total call value of 9,964,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 9,964,500,000

Strike  274500  has a total call value of 10,083,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 10,083,000,000

Strike  274750  has a total call value of 10,201,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 10,201,500,000

Strike  275000  has a total call value of 10,320,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 10,320,000,000

Strike  275250  has a total call value of 10,438,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 10,438,500,000

Strike  275500  has a total call value of 10,557,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 10,557,000,000

Strike  275750  has a total call value of 10,675,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 10,675,500,000

Strike  276000  has a total call value of 10,794,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 10,794,000,000

Strike  276250  has a total call value of 10,912,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 10,912,500,000

Strike  276500  has a total call value of 11,031,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 11,031,000,000

Strike  276750  has a total call value of 11,149,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 11,149,500,000

Strike  277000  has a total call value of 11,268,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 11,268,000,000

Strike  277250  has a total call value of 11,386,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 11,386,500,000

Strike  277500  has a total call value of 11,505,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 11,505,000,000

Strike  277750  has a total call value of 11,623,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 11,623,500,000

Strike  278000  has a total call value of 11,742,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 11,742,000,000

Strike  278250  has a total call value of 11,860,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 11,860,500,000

Strike  278500  has a total call value of 11,979,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 11,979,000,000

Strike  278750  has a total call value of 12,097,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 12,097,500,000

Strike  279000  has a total call value of 12,216,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 12,216,000,000

Strike  279250  has a total call value of 12,334,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 12,334,500,000

Strike  279500  has a total call value of 12,453,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 12,453,000,000

Strike  279750  has a total call value of 12,571,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 12,571,500,000

Strike  280000  has a total call value of 12,690,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 12,690,000,000

Strike  280250  has a total call value of 12,874,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 12,874,500,000

Strike  280500  has a total call value of 13,059,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 13,059,000,000

Strike  280750  has a total call value of 13,243,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 13,243,500,000

Strike  281000  has a total call value of 13,428,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 13,428,000,000

Strike  281250  has a total call value of 13,612,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 13,612,500,000

Strike  281500  has a total call value of 13,797,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 13,797,000,000

Strike  281750  has a total call value of 13,981,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 13,981,500,000

Strike  282000  has a total call value of 14,166,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 14,166,000,000

Strike  282250  has a total call value of 14,350,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 14,350,500,000

Strike  282500  has a total call value of 14,535,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 14,535,000,000

Strike  282750  has a total call value of 14,719,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 14,719,500,000

Strike  283000  has a total call value of 14,904,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 14,904,000,000

Strike  283250  has a total call value of 15,088,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 15,088,500,000

Strike  283500  has a total call value of 15,273,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 15,273,000,000

Strike  283750  has a total call value of 15,457,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 15,457,500,000

Strike  284000  has a total call value of 15,642,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 15,642,000,000

Strike  284250  has a total call value of 15,826,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 15,826,500,000

Strike  284500  has a total call value of 16,011,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 16,011,000,000

Strike  284750  has a total call value of 16,195,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 16,195,500,000

Strike  285000  has a total call value of 16,380,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 16,380,000,000

Strike  285250  has a total call value of 16,564,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 16,564,500,000

Strike  285500  has a total call value of 16,749,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 16,749,000,000

Strike  285750  has a total call value of 16,933,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 16,933,500,000

Strike  286000  has a total call value of 17,118,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 17,118,000,000

Strike  286250  has a total call value of 17,302,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 17,302,500,000

Strike  286500  has a total call value of 17,487,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 17,487,000,000

Strike  286750  has a total call value of 17,671,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 17,671,500,000

Strike  287000  has a total call value of 17,856,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 17,856,000,000

Strike  287250  has a total call value of 18,040,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 18,040,500,000

Strike  287500  has a total call value of 18,225,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 18,225,000,000

Strike  287750  has a total call value of 18,409,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 18,409,500,000

Strike  288000  has a total call value of 18,594,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 18,594,000,000

Strike  288250  has a total call value of 18,778,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 18,778,500,000

Strike  288500  has a total call value of 18,963,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 18,963,000,000

Strike  288750  has a total call value of 19,147,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 19,147,500,000

Strike  289000  has a total call value of 19,332,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 19,332,000,000

Strike  289250  has a total call value of 19,516,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 19,516,500,000

Strike  289500  has a total call value of 19,701,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 19,701,000,000

Strike  289750  has a total call value of 19,885,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 19,885,500,000

Strike  290000  has a total call value of 20,070,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 20,070,000,000

Strike  290250  has a total call value of 20,254,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 20,254,500,000

Strike  290500  has a total call value of 20,439,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 20,439,000,000

Strike  290750  has a total call value of 20,623,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 20,623,500,000

Strike  291000  has a total call value of 20,808,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 20,808,000,000

Strike  291250  has a total call value of 20,992,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 20,992,500,000

Strike  291500  has a total call value of 21,177,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 21,177,000,000

Strike  291750  has a total call value of 21,361,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 21,361,500,000

Strike  292000  has a total call value of 21,546,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 21,546,000,000

Strike  292250  has a total call value of 21,730,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 21,730,500,000

Strike  292500  has a total call value of 21,915,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 21,915,000,000

Strike  292750  has a total call value of 22,099,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 22,099,500,000

Strike  293000  has a total call value of 22,284,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 22,284,000,000

Strike  293250  has a total call value of 22,468,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 22,468,500,000

Strike  293500  has a total call value of 22,653,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 22,653,000,000

Strike  293750  has a total call value of 22,837,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 22,837,500,000

Strike  294000  has a total call value of 23,022,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 23,022,000,000

Strike  294250  has a total call value of 23,206,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 23,206,500,000

Strike  294500  has a total call value of 23,391,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 23,391,000,000

Strike  294750  has a total call value of 23,575,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 23,575,500,000

Strike  295000  has a total call value of 23,760,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 23,760,000,000

Strike  295250  has a total call value of 23,944,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 23,944,500,000

Strike  295500  has a total call value of 24,129,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 24,129,000,000

Strike  295750  has a total call value of 24,313,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 24,313,500,000

Strike  296000  has a total call value of 24,498,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 24,498,000,000

Strike  296250  has a total call value of 24,682,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 24,682,500,000

Strike  296500  has a total call value of 24,867,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 24,867,000,000

Strike  296750  has a total call value of 25,051,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 25,051,500,000

Strike  297000  has a total call value of 25,236,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 25,236,000,000

Strike  297250  has a total call value of 25,420,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 25,420,500,000

Strike  297500  has a total call value of 25,605,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 25,605,000,000

Strike  297750  has a total call value of 25,789,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 25,789,500,000

Strike  298000  has a total call value of 25,974,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 25,974,000,000

Strike  298250  has a total call value of 26,158,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 26,158,500,000

Strike  298500  has a total call value of 26,343,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 26,343,000,000

Strike  298750  has a total call value of 26,527,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 26,527,500,000

Strike  299000  has a total call value of 26,712,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 26,712,000,000

Strike  299250  has a total call value of 26,896,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 26,896,500,000

Strike  299500  has a total call value of 27,081,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 27,081,000,000

Strike  299750  has a total call value of 27,265,500,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 27,265,500,000

Strike  300000  has a total call value of 27,450,000,000  versus a total put value of  0. Combined total value = 27,450,000,000

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.