How is Max Pain Calculated?

Max Pain is calculated by determining the total dollar value of in-the-money options at each strike price. For each strike price: Calculate the difference between the current stock price and the strike price. Multiply this difference by the open interest (number of contracts) at that strike for both call and put options. Sum the values: Add together the dollar value for put options and call options at each strike price. Repeat for all strikes: Perform this calculation for every available strike price in the option chain. Identify the maximum: The strike price with the highest combined dollar value is the Max Pain price. This calculation helps identify the price level where option writers would face the maximum financial loss if the stock closes at that price on expiration day.

How Can Traders Use Max Pain in Their Strategy?

Traders can incorporate Max Pain analysis into their trading strategy in several ways: Expiration Day Trading: As option expiration approaches, traders can use Max Pain as a potential support or resistance level, as market makers may attempt to push the price toward this level. Option Selection: Understanding Max Pain helps traders choose strike prices that are less likely to be manipulated, potentially improving their option trade outcomes. Risk Management: If a stock is trading far from Max Pain before expiration, traders can anticipate potential price movement toward this level and adjust their positions accordingly. Market Sentiment Indicator: Comparing the current stock price to Max Pain can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price direction near expiration. Hedging Strategy: Option writers can use Max Pain to identify strike prices where they might face the least payout risk, helping them structure more efficient hedging strategies.

What Does Max Pain Indicate About Stock Price Movement?

Max Pain provides insights into potential stock price behavior, especially near option expiration: Price Magnet Effect: If the stock price is significantly above or below Max Pain before expiration, there may be a tendency for the price to move toward Max Pain as expiration approaches, as option writers hedge their positions. Support/Resistance Level: Max Pain can act as a psychological and technical support or resistance level, especially on expiration day, as it represents the price where maximum option value would be lost. Volatility Indicator: A large gap between current price and Max Pain may indicate higher potential volatility or price movement as expiration nears. Market Maker Activity: Significant open interest concentration around Max Pain suggests where market makers might have the most incentive to influence price movement through their hedging activities. Note: Max Pain is a theoretical concept and should be used in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools, as it does not guarantee price movement.

How Often Does Max Pain Change?

Max Pain is a dynamic value that changes continuously based on several factors: Open Interest Changes: As traders open and close option positions, the open interest at different strike prices changes, which directly affects the Max Pain calculation. Stock Price Movement: As the underlying stock price moves, different strike prices become in-the-money or out-of-the-money, altering the dollar value calculations. Time Decay: As expiration approaches, the time value of options decreases, but the intrinsic value calculations for Max Pain continue to evolve with price movements. New Option Contracts: When new strike prices are added or when significant new positions are opened, Max Pain may shift to reflect the new distribution of open interest. For accurate Max Pain analysis, traders should monitor it regularly, especially in the days leading up to expiration, as it can shift significantly as market conditions and option positions change.

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

Max Pain and Spot Price are two distinct concepts that serve different purposes in options trading: Spot Price (Current Market Price): This is the current trading price of the underlying stock or index in the market. It represents the real-time value at which the asset can be bought or sold immediately. Max Pain Price: This is a calculated theoretical price level based on option open interest data. It represents the strike price where option writers would face minimum payout obligations, not necessarily where the stock is currently trading. The relationship between these two prices is crucial: when the spot price is far from Max Pain, traders may anticipate potential price movement toward Max Pain as expiration approaches. However, this is not guaranteed, and many other factors influence stock price movement.

Is Max Pain Always Accurate for Predicting Stock Price?

No, Max Pain is not always accurate and should not be used as the sole indicator for predicting stock price movement. Here's why: Market Forces: Strong fundamental news, earnings reports, or significant market events can override the Max Pain effect and drive prices in unexpected directions. Institutional Activity: Large institutional trades, algorithmic trading, and other market participants may have different objectives than minimizing option payouts. Limited Influence: While market makers may attempt to influence price toward Max Pain, their ability to do so is limited, especially in highly liquid stocks with strong directional momentum. Multiple Expirations: Stocks often have options expiring on different dates (weekly, monthly), which means multiple Max Pain levels may exist simultaneously, reducing the predictive power of any single level. Statistical Tool: Max Pain is best viewed as a statistical tool that provides context about option market dynamics rather than a guaranteed price target. Traders should use Max Pain as one of many tools in their analysis, combining it with technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and market sentiment indicators for more comprehensive decision-making.

When is Max Pain Most Relevant for Options Trading?

Max Pain becomes increasingly relevant as option expiration approaches: Last Trading Week: Max Pain analysis is most useful during the final week before expiration, when option writers are actively hedging and the "pinning effect" (price movement toward Max Pain) is most likely to occur. Expiration Day: On the day of expiration, Max Pain can serve as a key reference level, as market makers may attempt to keep the stock price near this level to minimize their payout obligations. High Open Interest: Max Pain is more reliable when there is significant open interest concentrated around specific strike prices, as this indicates where option writers have the most exposure. Low Volatility Periods: During periods of low market volatility, Max Pain may have a stronger influence, as there are fewer competing forces driving price movement. Monthly Expirations: Monthly option expirations (typically the third Friday) often show stronger Max Pain effects compared to weekly expirations, due to higher open interest and more significant market maker involvement. While Max Pain can be calculated at any time, its predictive value and practical application increase significantly as expiration approaches, making it particularly useful for short-term trading strategies focused on expiration week dynamics.

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Q: What is Max Pain in Options Trading?

Max Pain, also known as the max pain price, is the strike price at which the maximum number of option contracts (both puts and calls) would expire worthless, causing the largest financial losses for option holders at expiration. This price point represents the level where option writers would experience the least payout obligation. The max pain theory suggests that as expiration approaches, market makers and option writers may attempt to influence the stock price toward this level to minimize their payout obligations, making it a significant reference point for traders analyzing option expiration dynamics.

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Max Pain - SILVERM

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Expiry

Max Pain for SILVERM is 191000

Historical data for SILVERM-191000-CE

LTP (191000 CE)

13856 -472

Open Interest

0 -20

Historical data for SILVERM-191000-PE

LTP (191000 PE)

598 -297

Open Interest

394 32

Strike 120000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,085,925,500,000 Combined total value = 1,085,925,500,000

Strike 120250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,080,891,875,000 Combined total value = 1,080,891,875,000

Strike 120500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,075,858,250,000 Combined total value = 1,075,858,250,000

Strike 120750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,070,824,625,000 Combined total value = 1,070,824,625,000

Strike 121000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,065,791,000,000 Combined total value = 1,065,791,000,000

Strike 121250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,060,757,375,000 Combined total value = 1,060,757,375,000

Strike 121500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,055,723,750,000 Combined total value = 1,055,723,750,000

Strike 121750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,050,690,125,000 Combined total value = 1,050,690,125,000

Strike 122000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,045,656,500,000 Combined total value = 1,045,656,500,000

Strike 122250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,040,622,875,000 Combined total value = 1,040,622,875,000

Strike 122500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,035,589,250,000 Combined total value = 1,035,589,250,000

Strike 122750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,030,555,625,000 Combined total value = 1,030,555,625,000

Strike 123000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,025,522,000,000 Combined total value = 1,025,522,000,000

Strike 123250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,020,488,375,000 Combined total value = 1,020,488,375,000

Strike 123500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,015,454,750,000 Combined total value = 1,015,454,750,000

Strike 123750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,010,421,125,000 Combined total value = 1,010,421,125,000

Strike 124000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,005,387,500,000 Combined total value = 1,005,387,500,000

Strike 124250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 1,000,353,875,000 Combined total value = 1,000,353,875,000

Strike 124500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 995,320,250,000 Combined total value = 995,320,250,000

Strike 124750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 990,286,625,000 Combined total value = 990,286,625,000

Strike 125000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 985,253,000,000 Combined total value = 985,253,000,000

Strike 125250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 980,219,375,000 Combined total value = 980,219,375,000

Strike 125500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 975,185,750,000 Combined total value = 975,185,750,000

Strike 125750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 970,152,125,000 Combined total value = 970,152,125,000

Strike 126000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 965,118,500,000 Combined total value = 965,118,500,000

Strike 126250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 960,084,875,000 Combined total value = 960,084,875,000

Strike 126500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 955,051,250,000 Combined total value = 955,051,250,000

Strike 126750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 950,017,625,000 Combined total value = 950,017,625,000

Strike 127000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 944,984,000,000 Combined total value = 944,984,000,000

Strike 127250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 939,950,375,000 Combined total value = 939,950,375,000

Strike 127500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 934,916,750,000 Combined total value = 934,916,750,000

Strike 127750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 929,883,125,000 Combined total value = 929,883,125,000

Strike 128000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 924,849,500,000 Combined total value = 924,849,500,000

Strike 128250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 919,815,875,000 Combined total value = 919,815,875,000

Strike 128500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 914,782,250,000 Combined total value = 914,782,250,000

Strike 128750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 909,748,625,000 Combined total value = 909,748,625,000

Strike 129000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 904,715,000,000 Combined total value = 904,715,000,000

Strike 129250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 899,681,375,000 Combined total value = 899,681,375,000

Strike 129500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 894,647,750,000 Combined total value = 894,647,750,000

Strike 129750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 889,614,125,000 Combined total value = 889,614,125,000

Strike 130000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 884,580,500,000 Combined total value = 884,580,500,000

Strike 130250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 879,546,875,000 Combined total value = 879,546,875,000

Strike 130500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 874,513,250,000 Combined total value = 874,513,250,000

Strike 130750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 869,479,625,000 Combined total value = 869,479,625,000

Strike 131000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 864,446,000,000 Combined total value = 864,446,000,000

Strike 131250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 859,412,375,000 Combined total value = 859,412,375,000

Strike 131500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 854,378,750,000 Combined total value = 854,378,750,000

Strike 131750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 849,345,125,000 Combined total value = 849,345,125,000

Strike 132000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 844,311,500,000 Combined total value = 844,311,500,000

Strike 132250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 839,277,875,000 Combined total value = 839,277,875,000

Strike 132500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 834,244,250,000 Combined total value = 834,244,250,000

Strike 132750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 829,210,625,000 Combined total value = 829,210,625,000

Strike 133000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 824,177,000,000 Combined total value = 824,177,000,000

Strike 133250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 819,143,375,000 Combined total value = 819,143,375,000

Strike 133500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 814,109,750,000 Combined total value = 814,109,750,000

Strike 133750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 809,076,125,000 Combined total value = 809,076,125,000

Strike 134000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 804,042,500,000 Combined total value = 804,042,500,000

Strike 134250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 799,008,875,000 Combined total value = 799,008,875,000

Strike 134500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 793,975,250,000 Combined total value = 793,975,250,000

Strike 134750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 788,941,625,000 Combined total value = 788,941,625,000

Strike 135000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 783,908,000,000 Combined total value = 783,908,000,000

Strike 135250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 778,922,750,000 Combined total value = 778,922,750,000

Strike 135500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 773,937,500,000 Combined total value = 773,937,500,000

Strike 135750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 768,952,250,000 Combined total value = 768,952,250,000

Strike 136000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 763,967,000,000 Combined total value = 763,967,000,000

Strike 136250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 758,981,750,000 Combined total value = 758,981,750,000

Strike 136500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 753,996,500,000 Combined total value = 753,996,500,000

Strike 136750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 749,011,250,000 Combined total value = 749,011,250,000

Strike 137000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 744,026,000,000 Combined total value = 744,026,000,000

Strike 137250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 739,040,750,000 Combined total value = 739,040,750,000

Strike 137500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 734,055,500,000 Combined total value = 734,055,500,000

Strike 137750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 729,070,250,000 Combined total value = 729,070,250,000

Strike 138000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 724,085,000,000 Combined total value = 724,085,000,000

Strike 138250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 719,099,750,000 Combined total value = 719,099,750,000

Strike 138500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 714,114,500,000 Combined total value = 714,114,500,000

Strike 138750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 709,129,250,000 Combined total value = 709,129,250,000

Strike 139000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 704,144,000,000 Combined total value = 704,144,000,000

Strike 139250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 699,158,750,000 Combined total value = 699,158,750,000

Strike 139500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 694,173,500,000 Combined total value = 694,173,500,000

Strike 139750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 689,188,250,000 Combined total value = 689,188,250,000

Strike 140000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 684,203,000,000 Combined total value = 684,203,000,000

Strike 140250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 679,296,500,000 Combined total value = 679,296,500,000

Strike 140500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 674,390,000,000 Combined total value = 674,390,000,000

Strike 140750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 669,483,500,000 Combined total value = 669,483,500,000

Strike 141000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 664,577,000,000 Combined total value = 664,577,000,000

Strike 141250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 659,670,500,000 Combined total value = 659,670,500,000

Strike 141500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 654,764,000,000 Combined total value = 654,764,000,000

Strike 141750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 649,857,500,000 Combined total value = 649,857,500,000

Strike 142000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 644,951,000,000 Combined total value = 644,951,000,000

Strike 142250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 640,044,500,000 Combined total value = 640,044,500,000

Strike 142500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 635,138,000,000 Combined total value = 635,138,000,000

Strike 142750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 630,231,500,000 Combined total value = 630,231,500,000

Strike 143000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 625,325,000,000 Combined total value = 625,325,000,000

Strike 143250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 620,418,500,000 Combined total value = 620,418,500,000

Strike 143500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 615,512,000,000 Combined total value = 615,512,000,000

Strike 143750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 610,605,500,000 Combined total value = 610,605,500,000

Strike 144000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 605,699,000,000 Combined total value = 605,699,000,000

Strike 144250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 600,792,500,000 Combined total value = 600,792,500,000

Strike 144500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 595,886,000,000 Combined total value = 595,886,000,000

Strike 144750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 590,979,500,000 Combined total value = 590,979,500,000

Strike 145000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 586,073,000,000 Combined total value = 586,073,000,000

Strike 145250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 581,241,625,000 Combined total value = 581,241,625,000

Strike 145500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 576,410,250,000 Combined total value = 576,410,250,000

Strike 145750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 571,578,875,000 Combined total value = 571,578,875,000

Strike 146000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 566,747,500,000 Combined total value = 566,747,500,000

Strike 146250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 561,916,125,000 Combined total value = 561,916,125,000

Strike 146500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 557,084,750,000 Combined total value = 557,084,750,000

Strike 146750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 552,253,375,000 Combined total value = 552,253,375,000

Strike 147000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 547,422,000,000 Combined total value = 547,422,000,000

Strike 147250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 542,590,625,000 Combined total value = 542,590,625,000

Strike 147500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 537,759,250,000 Combined total value = 537,759,250,000

Strike 147750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 532,927,875,000 Combined total value = 532,927,875,000

Strike 148000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 528,096,500,000 Combined total value = 528,096,500,000

Strike 148250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 523,270,625,000 Combined total value = 523,270,625,000

Strike 148500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 518,444,750,000 Combined total value = 518,444,750,000

Strike 148750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 513,618,875,000 Combined total value = 513,618,875,000

Strike 149000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 508,793,000,000 Combined total value = 508,793,000,000

Strike 149250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 503,967,125,000 Combined total value = 503,967,125,000

Strike 149500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 499,141,250,000 Combined total value = 499,141,250,000

Strike 149750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 494,315,375,000 Combined total value = 494,315,375,000

Strike 150000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 489,489,500,000 Combined total value = 489,489,500,000

Strike 150250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 484,907,750,000 Combined total value = 484,907,750,000

Strike 150500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 480,326,000,000 Combined total value = 480,326,000,000

Strike 150750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 475,744,250,000 Combined total value = 475,744,250,000

Strike 151000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 471,162,500,000 Combined total value = 471,162,500,000

Strike 151250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 466,612,125,000 Combined total value = 466,612,125,000

Strike 151500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 462,061,750,000 Combined total value = 462,061,750,000

Strike 151750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 457,511,375,000 Combined total value = 457,511,375,000

Strike 152000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 452,961,000,000 Combined total value = 452,961,000,000

Strike 152250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 448,437,000,000 Combined total value = 448,437,000,000

Strike 152500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 443,913,000,000 Combined total value = 443,913,000,000

Strike 152750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 439,389,000,000 Combined total value = 439,389,000,000

Strike 153000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 434,865,000,000 Combined total value = 434,865,000,000

Strike 153250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 430,379,500,000 Combined total value = 430,379,500,000

Strike 153500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 425,894,000,000 Combined total value = 425,894,000,000

Strike 153750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 421,408,500,000 Combined total value = 421,408,500,000

Strike 154000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 416,923,000,000 Combined total value = 416,923,000,000

Strike 154250 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 412,437,500,000 Combined total value = 412,437,500,000

Strike 154500 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 407,952,000,000 Combined total value = 407,952,000,000

Strike 154750 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 403,466,500,000 Combined total value = 403,466,500,000

Strike 155000 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 398,981,000,000 Combined total value = 398,981,000,000

Strike 155250 has a total call value of 241,375,000 versus a total put value of 394,810,750,000 Combined total value = 395,052,125,000

Strike 155500 has a total call value of 482,750,000 versus a total put value of 390,640,500,000 Combined total value = 391,123,250,000

Strike 155750 has a total call value of 724,125,000 versus a total put value of 386,470,250,000 Combined total value = 387,194,375,000

Strike 156000 has a total call value of 965,500,000 versus a total put value of 382,300,000,000 Combined total value = 383,265,500,000

Strike 156250 has a total call value of 1,206,875,000 versus a total put value of 378,174,125,000 Combined total value = 379,381,000,000

Strike 156500 has a total call value of 1,448,250,000 versus a total put value of 374,048,250,000 Combined total value = 375,496,500,000

Strike 156750 has a total call value of 1,689,625,000 versus a total put value of 369,922,375,000 Combined total value = 371,612,000,000

Strike 157000 has a total call value of 1,931,000,000 versus a total put value of 365,796,500,000 Combined total value = 367,727,500,000

Strike 157250 has a total call value of 2,172,375,000 versus a total put value of 361,712,125,000 Combined total value = 363,884,500,000

Strike 157500 has a total call value of 2,413,750,000 versus a total put value of 357,627,750,000 Combined total value = 360,041,500,000

Strike 157750 has a total call value of 2,655,125,000 versus a total put value of 353,543,375,000 Combined total value = 356,198,500,000

Strike 158000 has a total call value of 2,896,500,000 versus a total put value of 349,459,000,000 Combined total value = 352,355,500,000

Strike 158250 has a total call value of 3,137,875,000 versus a total put value of 345,414,875,000 Combined total value = 348,552,750,000

Strike 158500 has a total call value of 3,379,250,000 versus a total put value of 341,370,750,000 Combined total value = 344,750,000,000

Strike 158750 has a total call value of 3,620,625,000 versus a total put value of 337,326,625,000 Combined total value = 340,947,250,000

Strike 159000 has a total call value of 3,862,000,000 versus a total put value of 333,282,500,000 Combined total value = 337,144,500,000

Strike 159250 has a total call value of 4,103,375,000 versus a total put value of 329,238,375,000 Combined total value = 333,341,750,000

Strike 159500 has a total call value of 4,344,750,000 versus a total put value of 325,194,250,000 Combined total value = 329,539,000,000

Strike 159750 has a total call value of 4,586,125,000 versus a total put value of 321,150,125,000 Combined total value = 325,736,250,000

Strike 160000 has a total call value of 4,827,500,000 versus a total put value of 317,106,000,000 Combined total value = 321,933,500,000

Strike 160250 has a total call value of 5,115,000,000 versus a total put value of 313,469,625,000 Combined total value = 318,584,625,000

Strike 160500 has a total call value of 5,402,500,000 versus a total put value of 309,833,250,000 Combined total value = 315,235,750,000

Strike 160750 has a total call value of 5,690,000,000 versus a total put value of 306,196,875,000 Combined total value = 311,886,875,000

Strike 161000 has a total call value of 5,977,500,000 versus a total put value of 302,560,500,000 Combined total value = 308,538,000,000

Strike 161250 has a total call value of 6,265,000,000 versus a total put value of 298,924,125,000 Combined total value = 305,189,125,000

Strike 161500 has a total call value of 6,552,500,000 versus a total put value of 295,287,750,000 Combined total value = 301,840,250,000

Strike 161750 has a total call value of 6,840,000,000 versus a total put value of 291,651,375,000 Combined total value = 298,491,375,000

Strike 162000 has a total call value of 7,127,500,000 versus a total put value of 288,015,000,000 Combined total value = 295,142,500,000

Strike 162250 has a total call value of 7,415,000,000 versus a total put value of 284,444,125,000 Combined total value = 291,859,125,000

Strike 162500 has a total call value of 7,702,500,000 versus a total put value of 280,873,250,000 Combined total value = 288,575,750,000

Strike 162750 has a total call value of 7,990,000,000 versus a total put value of 277,302,375,000 Combined total value = 285,292,375,000

Strike 163000 has a total call value of 8,277,500,000 versus a total put value of 273,731,500,000 Combined total value = 282,009,000,000

Strike 163250 has a total call value of 8,565,000,000 versus a total put value of 270,206,375,000 Combined total value = 278,771,375,000

Strike 163500 has a total call value of 8,852,500,000 versus a total put value of 266,681,250,000 Combined total value = 275,533,750,000

Strike 163750 has a total call value of 9,140,000,000 versus a total put value of 263,156,125,000 Combined total value = 272,296,125,000

Strike 164000 has a total call value of 9,427,500,000 versus a total put value of 259,631,000,000 Combined total value = 269,058,500,000

Strike 164250 has a total call value of 9,715,000,000 versus a total put value of 256,145,125,000 Combined total value = 265,860,125,000

Strike 164500 has a total call value of 10,002,500,000 versus a total put value of 252,659,250,000 Combined total value = 262,661,750,000

Strike 164750 has a total call value of 10,290,000,000 versus a total put value of 249,173,375,000 Combined total value = 259,463,375,000

Strike 165000 has a total call value of 10,577,500,000 versus a total put value of 245,687,500,000 Combined total value = 256,265,000,000

Strike 165250 has a total call value of 10,865,000,000 versus a total put value of 242,443,750,000 Combined total value = 253,308,750,000

Strike 165500 has a total call value of 11,152,500,000 versus a total put value of 239,200,000,000 Combined total value = 250,352,500,000

Strike 165750 has a total call value of 11,440,000,000 versus a total put value of 235,956,250,000 Combined total value = 247,396,250,000

Strike 166000 has a total call value of 11,727,500,000 versus a total put value of 232,712,500,000 Combined total value = 244,440,000,000

Strike 166250 has a total call value of 12,015,000,000 versus a total put value of 229,501,625,000 Combined total value = 241,516,625,000

Strike 166500 has a total call value of 12,302,500,000 versus a total put value of 226,290,750,000 Combined total value = 238,593,250,000

Strike 166750 has a total call value of 12,590,000,000 versus a total put value of 223,079,875,000 Combined total value = 235,669,875,000

Strike 167000 has a total call value of 12,877,500,000 versus a total put value of 219,869,000,000 Combined total value = 232,746,500,000

Strike 167250 has a total call value of 13,165,000,000 versus a total put value of 216,658,125,000 Combined total value = 229,823,125,000

Strike 167500 has a total call value of 13,452,500,000 versus a total put value of 213,447,250,000 Combined total value = 226,899,750,000

Strike 167750 has a total call value of 13,740,000,000 versus a total put value of 210,236,375,000 Combined total value = 223,976,375,000

Strike 168000 has a total call value of 14,027,500,000 versus a total put value of 207,025,500,000 Combined total value = 221,053,000,000

Strike 168250 has a total call value of 14,315,000,000 versus a total put value of 203,814,625,000 Combined total value = 218,129,625,000

Strike 168500 has a total call value of 14,602,500,000 versus a total put value of 200,603,750,000 Combined total value = 215,206,250,000

Strike 168750 has a total call value of 14,890,000,000 versus a total put value of 197,392,875,000 Combined total value = 212,282,875,000

Strike 169000 has a total call value of 15,177,500,000 versus a total put value of 194,182,000,000 Combined total value = 209,359,500,000

Strike 169250 has a total call value of 15,465,000,000 versus a total put value of 190,971,125,000 Combined total value = 206,436,125,000

Strike 169500 has a total call value of 15,752,500,000 versus a total put value of 187,760,250,000 Combined total value = 203,512,750,000

Strike 169750 has a total call value of 16,040,000,000 versus a total put value of 184,549,375,000 Combined total value = 200,589,375,000

Strike 170000 has a total call value of 16,327,500,000 versus a total put value of 181,338,500,000 Combined total value = 197,666,000,000

Strike 170250 has a total call value of 16,690,000,000 versus a total put value of 178,535,250,000 Combined total value = 195,225,250,000

Strike 170500 has a total call value of 17,052,500,000 versus a total put value of 175,732,000,000 Combined total value = 192,784,500,000

Strike 170750 has a total call value of 17,415,000,000 versus a total put value of 172,928,750,000 Combined total value = 190,343,750,000

Strike 171000 has a total call value of 17,777,500,000 versus a total put value of 170,125,500,000 Combined total value = 187,903,000,000

Strike 171250 has a total call value of 18,151,125,000 versus a total put value of 167,343,000,000 Combined total value = 185,494,125,000

Strike 171500 has a total call value of 18,524,750,000 versus a total put value of 164,560,500,000 Combined total value = 183,085,250,000

Strike 171750 has a total call value of 18,898,375,000 versus a total put value of 161,778,000,000 Combined total value = 180,676,375,000

Strike 172000 has a total call value of 19,272,000,000 versus a total put value of 158,995,500,000 Combined total value = 178,267,500,000

Strike 172250 has a total call value of 19,645,625,000 versus a total put value of 156,242,625,000 Combined total value = 175,888,250,000

Strike 172500 has a total call value of 20,019,250,000 versus a total put value of 153,489,750,000 Combined total value = 173,509,000,000

Strike 172750 has a total call value of 20,392,875,000 versus a total put value of 150,736,875,000 Combined total value = 171,129,750,000

Strike 173000 has a total call value of 20,766,500,000 versus a total put value of 147,984,000,000 Combined total value = 168,750,500,000

Strike 173250 has a total call value of 21,140,125,000 versus a total put value of 145,251,750,000 Combined total value = 166,391,875,000

Strike 173500 has a total call value of 21,513,750,000 versus a total put value of 142,519,500,000 Combined total value = 164,033,250,000

Strike 173750 has a total call value of 21,887,375,000 versus a total put value of 139,787,250,000 Combined total value = 161,674,625,000

Strike 174000 has a total call value of 22,261,000,000 versus a total put value of 137,055,000,000 Combined total value = 159,316,000,000

Strike 174250 has a total call value of 22,634,625,000 versus a total put value of 134,348,250,000 Combined total value = 156,982,875,000

Strike 174500 has a total call value of 23,008,250,000 versus a total put value of 131,641,500,000 Combined total value = 154,649,750,000

Strike 174750 has a total call value of 23,381,875,000 versus a total put value of 128,934,750,000 Combined total value = 152,316,625,000

Strike 175000 has a total call value of 23,755,500,000 versus a total put value of 126,228,000,000 Combined total value = 149,983,500,000

Strike 175250 has a total call value of 24,219,250,000 versus a total put value of 123,798,375,000 Combined total value = 148,017,625,000

Strike 175500 has a total call value of 24,683,000,000 versus a total put value of 121,368,750,000 Combined total value = 146,051,750,000

Strike 175750 has a total call value of 25,146,750,000 versus a total put value of 118,939,125,000 Combined total value = 144,085,875,000

Strike 176000 has a total call value of 25,610,500,000 versus a total put value of 116,509,500,000 Combined total value = 142,120,000,000

Strike 176250 has a total call value of 26,084,500,000 versus a total put value of 114,100,500,000 Combined total value = 140,185,000,000

Strike 176500 has a total call value of 26,558,500,000 versus a total put value of 111,691,500,000 Combined total value = 138,250,000,000

Strike 176750 has a total call value of 27,032,500,000 versus a total put value of 109,282,500,000 Combined total value = 136,315,000,000

Strike 177000 has a total call value of 27,506,500,000 versus a total put value of 106,873,500,000 Combined total value = 134,380,000,000

Strike 177250 has a total call value of 27,980,500,000 versus a total put value of 104,492,000,000 Combined total value = 132,472,500,000

Strike 177500 has a total call value of 28,454,500,000 versus a total put value of 102,110,500,000 Combined total value = 130,565,000,000

Strike 177750 has a total call value of 28,928,500,000 versus a total put value of 99,729,000,000 Combined total value = 128,657,500,000

Strike 178000 has a total call value of 29,402,500,000 versus a total put value of 97,347,500,000 Combined total value = 126,750,000,000

Strike 178250 has a total call value of 29,876,500,000 versus a total put value of 95,016,375,000 Combined total value = 124,892,875,000

Strike 178500 has a total call value of 30,350,500,000 versus a total put value of 92,685,250,000 Combined total value = 123,035,750,000

Strike 178750 has a total call value of 30,824,500,000 versus a total put value of 90,354,125,000 Combined total value = 121,178,625,000

Strike 179000 has a total call value of 31,298,500,000 versus a total put value of 88,023,000,000 Combined total value = 119,321,500,000

Strike 179250 has a total call value of 31,840,125,000 versus a total put value of 85,740,875,000 Combined total value = 117,581,000,000

Strike 179500 has a total call value of 32,381,750,000 versus a total put value of 83,458,750,000 Combined total value = 115,840,500,000

Strike 179750 has a total call value of 32,955,625,000 versus a total put value of 81,176,625,000 Combined total value = 114,132,250,000

Strike 180000 has a total call value of 33,529,500,000 versus a total put value of 78,894,500,000 Combined total value = 112,424,000,000

Strike 180250 has a total call value of 34,158,875,000 versus a total put value of 77,048,625,000 Combined total value = 111,207,500,000

Strike 180500 has a total call value of 34,788,250,000 versus a total put value of 75,202,750,000 Combined total value = 109,991,000,000

Strike 180750 has a total call value of 35,417,625,000 versus a total put value of 73,356,875,000 Combined total value = 108,774,500,000

Strike 181000 has a total call value of 36,047,000,000 versus a total put value of 71,511,000,000 Combined total value = 107,558,000,000

Strike 181250 has a total call value of 36,676,375,000 versus a total put value of 69,705,250,000 Combined total value = 106,381,625,000

Strike 181500 has a total call value of 37,305,750,000 versus a total put value of 67,899,500,000 Combined total value = 105,205,250,000

Strike 181750 has a total call value of 37,935,125,000 versus a total put value of 66,093,750,000 Combined total value = 104,028,875,000

Strike 182000 has a total call value of 38,564,500,000 versus a total put value of 64,288,000,000 Combined total value = 102,852,500,000

Strike 182250 has a total call value of 39,193,875,000 versus a total put value of 62,537,000,000 Combined total value = 101,730,875,000

Strike 182500 has a total call value of 39,823,250,000 versus a total put value of 60,786,000,000 Combined total value = 100,609,250,000

Strike 182750 has a total call value of 40,452,625,000 versus a total put value of 59,035,000,000 Combined total value = 99,487,625,000

Strike 183000 has a total call value of 41,082,000,000 versus a total put value of 57,284,000,000 Combined total value = 98,366,000,000

Strike 183250 has a total call value of 41,711,375,000 versus a total put value of 55,591,875,000 Combined total value = 97,303,250,000

Strike 183500 has a total call value of 42,340,750,000 versus a total put value of 53,899,750,000 Combined total value = 96,240,500,000

Strike 183750 has a total call value of 42,970,125,000 versus a total put value of 52,207,625,000 Combined total value = 95,177,750,000

Strike 184000 has a total call value of 43,599,500,000 versus a total put value of 50,515,500,000 Combined total value = 94,115,000,000

Strike 184250 has a total call value of 44,228,875,000 versus a total put value of 48,861,500,000 Combined total value = 93,090,375,000

Strike 184500 has a total call value of 44,858,250,000 versus a total put value of 47,207,500,000 Combined total value = 92,065,750,000

Strike 184750 has a total call value of 45,487,625,000 versus a total put value of 45,553,500,000 Combined total value = 91,041,125,000

Strike 185000 has a total call value of 46,117,000,000 versus a total put value of 43,899,500,000 Combined total value = 90,016,500,000

Strike 185250 has a total call value of 46,814,000,000 versus a total put value of 42,481,000,000 Combined total value = 89,295,000,000

Strike 185500 has a total call value of 47,511,000,000 versus a total put value of 41,062,500,000 Combined total value = 88,573,500,000

Strike 185750 has a total call value of 48,208,000,000 versus a total put value of 39,644,000,000 Combined total value = 87,852,000,000

Strike 186000 has a total call value of 48,905,000,000 versus a total put value of 38,225,500,000 Combined total value = 87,130,500,000

Strike 186250 has a total call value of 49,611,250,000 versus a total put value of 36,901,250,000 Combined total value = 86,512,500,000

Strike 186500 has a total call value of 50,317,500,000 versus a total put value of 35,577,000,000 Combined total value = 85,894,500,000

Strike 186750 has a total call value of 51,023,750,000 versus a total put value of 34,252,750,000 Combined total value = 85,276,500,000

Strike 187000 has a total call value of 51,730,000,000 versus a total put value of 32,928,500,000 Combined total value = 84,658,500,000

Strike 187250 has a total call value of 52,436,250,000 versus a total put value of 31,637,625,000 Combined total value = 84,073,875,000

Strike 187500 has a total call value of 53,142,500,000 versus a total put value of 30,346,750,000 Combined total value = 83,489,250,000

Strike 187750 has a total call value of 53,848,750,000 versus a total put value of 29,055,875,000 Combined total value = 82,904,625,000

Strike 188000 has a total call value of 54,555,000,000 versus a total put value of 27,765,000,000 Combined total value = 82,320,000,000

Strike 188250 has a total call value of 55,269,625,000 versus a total put value of 26,523,250,000 Combined total value = 81,792,875,000

Strike 188500 has a total call value of 55,984,250,000 versus a total put value of 25,281,500,000 Combined total value = 81,265,750,000

Strike 188750 has a total call value of 56,698,875,000 versus a total put value of 24,039,750,000 Combined total value = 80,738,625,000

Strike 189000 has a total call value of 57,413,500,000 versus a total put value of 22,798,000,000 Combined total value = 80,211,500,000

Strike 189250 has a total call value of 58,128,125,000 versus a total put value of 21,585,875,000 Combined total value = 79,714,000,000

Strike 189500 has a total call value of 58,842,750,000 versus a total put value of 20,373,750,000 Combined total value = 79,216,500,000

Strike 189750 has a total call value of 59,557,375,000 versus a total put value of 19,161,625,000 Combined total value = 78,719,000,000

Strike 190000 has a total call value of 60,272,000,000 versus a total put value of 17,949,500,000 Combined total value = 78,221,500,000

Strike 190250 has a total call value of 61,099,375,000 versus a total put value of 17,116,125,000 Combined total value = 78,215,500,000

Strike 190500 has a total call value of 61,926,750,000 versus a total put value of 16,282,750,000 Combined total value = 78,209,500,000

Strike 190750 has a total call value of 62,754,125,000 versus a total put value of 15,449,375,000 Combined total value = 78,203,500,000

Strike 191000 has a total call value of 63,581,500,000 versus a total put value of 14,616,000,000 Combined total value = 78,197,500,000

Strike 191250 has a total call value of 64,408,875,000 versus a total put value of 13,831,875,000 Combined total value = 78,240,750,000

Strike 191500 has a total call value of 65,236,250,000 versus a total put value of 13,047,750,000 Combined total value = 78,284,000,000

Strike 191750 has a total call value of 66,063,625,000 versus a total put value of 12,263,625,000 Combined total value = 78,327,250,000

Strike 192000 has a total call value of 66,891,000,000 versus a total put value of 11,479,500,000 Combined total value = 78,370,500,000

Strike 192250 has a total call value of 67,762,250,000 versus a total put value of 10,768,625,000 Combined total value = 78,530,875,000

Strike 192500 has a total call value of 68,633,500,000 versus a total put value of 10,057,750,000 Combined total value = 78,691,250,000

Strike 192750 has a total call value of 69,504,750,000 versus a total put value of 9,346,875,000 Combined total value = 78,851,625,000

Strike 193000 has a total call value of 70,376,000,000 versus a total put value of 8,636,000,000 Combined total value = 79,012,000,000

Strike 193250 has a total call value of 71,292,625,000 versus a total put value of 7,982,000,000 Combined total value = 79,274,625,000

Strike 193500 has a total call value of 72,209,250,000 versus a total put value of 7,328,000,000 Combined total value = 79,537,250,000

Strike 193750 has a total call value of 73,125,875,000 versus a total put value of 6,674,000,000 Combined total value = 79,799,875,000

Strike 194000 has a total call value of 74,042,500,000 versus a total put value of 6,020,000,000 Combined total value = 80,062,500,000

Strike 194250 has a total call value of 75,007,500,000 versus a total put value of 5,419,500,000 Combined total value = 80,427,000,000

Strike 194500 has a total call value of 75,972,500,000 versus a total put value of 4,819,000,000 Combined total value = 80,791,500,000

Strike 194750 has a total call value of 76,937,500,000 versus a total put value of 4,218,500,000 Combined total value = 81,156,000,000

Strike 195000 has a total call value of 77,902,500,000 versus a total put value of 3,618,000,000 Combined total value = 81,520,500,000

Strike 195250 has a total call value of 78,980,250,000 versus a total put value of 3,281,500,000 Combined total value = 82,261,750,000

Strike 195500 has a total call value of 80,058,000,000 versus a total put value of 2,945,000,000 Combined total value = 83,003,000,000

Strike 195750 has a total call value of 81,135,750,000 versus a total put value of 2,608,500,000 Combined total value = 83,744,250,000

Strike 196000 has a total call value of 82,213,500,000 versus a total put value of 2,272,000,000 Combined total value = 84,485,500,000

Strike 196250 has a total call value of 83,307,375,000 versus a total put value of 2,003,125,000 Combined total value = 85,310,500,000

Strike 196500 has a total call value of 84,401,250,000 versus a total put value of 1,734,250,000 Combined total value = 86,135,500,000

Strike 196750 has a total call value of 85,495,125,000 versus a total put value of 1,465,375,000 Combined total value = 86,960,500,000

Strike 197000 has a total call value of 86,589,000,000 versus a total put value of 1,196,500,000 Combined total value = 87,785,500,000

Strike 197250 has a total call value of 87,700,125,000 versus a total put value of 999,875,000 Combined total value = 88,700,000,000

Strike 197500 has a total call value of 88,811,250,000 versus a total put value of 803,250,000 Combined total value = 89,614,500,000

Strike 197750 has a total call value of 89,922,375,000 versus a total put value of 607,625,000 Combined total value = 90,530,000,000

Strike 198000 has a total call value of 91,033,500,000 versus a total put value of 412,000,000 Combined total value = 91,445,500,000

Strike 198250 has a total call value of 92,198,000,000 versus a total put value of 310,250,000 Combined total value = 92,508,250,000

Strike 198500 has a total call value of 93,362,500,000 versus a total put value of 208,500,000 Combined total value = 93,571,000,000

Strike 198750 has a total call value of 94,538,500,000 versus a total put value of 106,750,000 Combined total value = 94,645,250,000

Strike 199000 has a total call value of 95,714,500,000 versus a total put value of 5,000,000 Combined total value = 95,719,500,000

Strike 199250 has a total call value of 97,000,125,000 versus a total put value of 2,500,000 Combined total value = 97,002,625,000

Strike 199500 has a total call value of 98,285,750,000 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 98,285,750,000

Max-Pain Table for Stocks

Max-Pain Table Expiry

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Max Pain Table (Stocks)
Symbol	Symbol Ltp	Max Pain
360ONE	1135.6	1140
ABB	5140	5200
ABCAPITAL	345.7	345
ADANIENSOL	975.05	980
ADANIENT	2229.2	2300
ADANIGREEN	1010.9	1020
ADANIPORTS	1496.5	1500
ALKEM	5519	5650
AMBER	6631.5	6800
AMBUJACEM	536.1	550
ANGELONE	2464.5	2550
APLAPOLLO	1806.2	1760
APOLLOHOSP	6960	7100
ASHOKLEY	173.5	164
ASIANPAINT	2786.2	2800
ASTRAL	1405.4	1440
AUBANK	978.95	960
AUROPHARMA	1220.1	1220
AXISBANK	1237.9	1240
BAJAJ-AUTO	8917.5	9000
BAJAJFINSV	2038.8	2060
BAJFINANCE	1004.7	1020
BANDHANBNK	149.13	152.5
BANKBARODA	289.35	290
BANKINDIA	142.31	143
BDL	1346.2	1400
BEL	390.4	400
BHARATFORG	1424.9	1400
BHARTIARTL	2091.4	2100
BHEL	273.9	280
BIOCON	398.3	395
BLUESTARCO	1802.3	1820
BOSCHLTD	35720	36000
BPCL	364.6	365
BRITANNIA	6070	6000
BSE	2703.7	2700
CAMS	749.6	770
CANBK	148.29	150
CDSL	1489.1	1540
CGPOWER	660.75	680
CHOLAFIN	1673.3	1700
CIPLA	1510.3	1520
COALINDIA	383.9	385
COFORGE	1854.7	1840
COLPAL	2083.2	2160
CONCOR	498.05	520
CROMPTON	251.25	260
CUMMINSIND	4364.1	4400
CYIENT	1146.8	1140
DABUR	492.15	500
DALBHARAT	2023.1	2040
DELHIVERY	402.6	410
DIVISLAB	6528	6500
DIXON	13200	13500
DLF	682.6	710
DMART	3767.8	3900
DRREDDY	1281.6	1270
EICHERMOT	7188.5	7100
ETERNAL	286.85	295
EXIDEIND	359.3	370
FEDERALBNK	267.3	260
FORTIS	887.7	890
GAIL	168.79	175
GLENMARK	1965.7	1940
GMRAIRPORT	101.24	102
GODREJCP	1181.8	1160
GODREJPROP	2008.5	2060
GRASIM	2820	2800
HAL	4267.8	4450
HAVELLS	1401.1	1440
HCLTECH	1648	1660
HDFCAMC	2644.5	2675
HDFCBANK	984.3	995
HDFCLIFE	756.5	770
HEROMOTOCO	5767	5900
HFCL	64.44	67
HINDALCO	849.05	820
HINDPETRO	466.1	460
HINDUNILVR	2272	2300
HINDZINC	585.75	560
HUDCO	207.88	217.5
ICICIBANK	1355.9	1370
ICICIGI	1939.9	1960
ICICIPRULI	649.15	630
IDEA	11.66	11
IDFCFIRSTB	83.89	82
IEX	139.28	145
IIFL	562.05	560
INDHOTEL	724.95	730
INDIANB	776.35	810
INDIGO	5114.5	5100
INDUSINDBK	832.1	850
INDUSTOWER	411.15	410
INFY	1649.7	1600
INOXWIND	124	130
IOC	161.38	161
IRCTC	668.5	690
IREDA	131.34	137.5
IRFC	111.19	115
ITC	401	405
JINDALSTEL	983.2	1020
JIOFIN	295.2	305
JSWENERGY	469.4	490
JSWSTEEL	1082	1120
JUBLFOOD	561.05	580
KALYANKJIL	475.8	480
KAYNES	4048	4300
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PAGEIND	35515	36500
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PFC	337	355
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PIIND	3215.9	3350
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TATAMOTORS	0	320
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TMPV	350.75	360
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TRENT	4037.4	4200
TVSMOTOR	3645.5	3600
ULTRACEMCO	11492	11600
UNIONBANK	153.8	155
UNITDSPR	1397.3	1430
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UPL	742.3	750
VBL	469.35	470
VEDL	573.1	555
VOLTAS	1402.3	1400
WIPRO	265.2	260
YESBANK	21.58	22
ZYDUSLIFE	916.35	930

Note:

Stock LTP > Max Pain	Bearish Trend
Stock LTP < Max Pain	Bullish Trend

Frequently Asked Questions

Max Pain, also known as the max pain price, is the strike price at which the maximum number of option contracts (both puts and calls) would expire worthless, causing the largest financial losses for option holders at expiration. This price point represents the level where option writers would experience the least payout obligation.

The max pain theory suggests that as expiration approaches, market makers and option writers may attempt to influence the stock price toward this level to minimize their payout obligations, making it a significant reference point for traders analyzing option expiration dynamics.

Max Pain is calculated by determining the total dollar value of in-the-money options at each strike price. Here's the step-by-step process:

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

This calculation helps identify the price level where option writers would face the maximum financial loss if the stock closes at that price on expiration day.

Traders can incorporate Max Pain analysis into their trading strategy in several ways:

Expiration Day Trading: As option expiration approaches, traders can use Max Pain as a potential support or resistance level, as market makers may attempt to push the price toward this level.
Option Selection: Understanding Max Pain helps traders choose strike prices that are less likely to be manipulated, potentially improving their option trade outcomes.
Risk Management: If a stock is trading far from Max Pain before expiration, traders can anticipate potential price movement toward this level and adjust their positions accordingly.
Market Sentiment Indicator: Comparing the current stock price to Max Pain can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price direction near expiration.
Hedging Strategy: Option writers can use Max Pain to identify strike prices where they might face the least payout risk, helping them structure more efficient hedging strategies.

Max Pain provides insights into potential stock price behavior, especially near option expiration:

Price Magnet Effect: If the stock price is significantly above or below Max Pain before expiration, there may be a tendency for the price to move toward Max Pain as expiration approaches, as option writers hedge their positions.
Support/Resistance Level: Max Pain can act as a psychological and technical support or resistance level, especially on expiration day, as it represents the price where maximum option value would be lost.
Volatility Indicator: A large gap between current price and Max Pain may indicate higher potential volatility or price movement as expiration nears.
Market Maker Activity: Significant open interest concentration around Max Pain suggests where market makers might have the most incentive to influence price movement through their hedging activities.

Note: Max Pain is a theoretical concept and should be used in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools, as it does not guarantee price movement.

Max Pain is a dynamic value that changes continuously based on several factors:

Open Interest Changes: As traders open and close option positions, the open interest at different strike prices changes, which directly affects the Max Pain calculation.
Stock Price Movement: As the underlying stock price moves, different strike prices become in-the-money or out-of-the-money, altering the dollar value calculations.
Time Decay: As expiration approaches, the time value of options decreases, but the intrinsic value calculations for Max Pain continue to evolve with price movements.
New Option Contracts: When new strike prices are added or when significant new positions are opened, Max Pain may shift to reflect the new distribution of open interest.

For accurate Max Pain analysis, traders should monitor it regularly, especially in the days leading up to expiration, as it can shift significantly as market conditions and option positions change.

Max Pain and Spot Price are two distinct concepts that serve different purposes in options trading:

Spot Price (Current Market Price): This is the current trading price of the underlying stock or index in the market. It represents the real-time value at which the asset can be bought or sold immediately.
Max Pain Price: This is a calculated theoretical price level based on option open interest data. It represents the strike price where option writers would face minimum payout obligations, not necessarily where the stock is currently trading.

The relationship between these two prices is crucial: when the spot price is far from Max Pain, traders may anticipate potential price movement toward Max Pain as expiration approaches. However, this is not guaranteed, and many other factors influence stock price movement.

No, Max Pain is not always accurate and should not be used as the sole indicator for predicting stock price movement. Here's why:

Market Forces: Strong fundamental news, earnings reports, or significant market events can override the Max Pain effect and drive prices in unexpected directions.
Institutional Activity: Large institutional trades, algorithmic trading, and other market participants may have different objectives than minimizing option payouts.
Limited Influence: While market makers may attempt to influence price toward Max Pain, their ability to do so is limited, especially in highly liquid stocks with strong directional momentum.
Multiple Expirations: Stocks often have options expiring on different dates (weekly, monthly), which means multiple Max Pain levels may exist simultaneously, reducing the predictive power of any single level.
Statistical Tool: Max Pain is best viewed as a statistical tool that provides context about option market dynamics rather than a guaranteed price target.

Traders should use Max Pain as one of many tools in their analysis, combining it with technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and market sentiment indicators for more comprehensive decision-making.

Max Pain becomes increasingly relevant as option expiration approaches:

Last Trading Week: Max Pain analysis is most useful during the final week before expiration, when option writers are actively hedging and the "pinning effect" (price movement toward Max Pain) is most likely to occur.
Expiration Day: On the day of expiration, Max Pain can serve as a key reference level, as market makers may attempt to keep the stock price near this level to minimize their payout obligations.
High Open Interest: Max Pain is more reliable when there is significant open interest concentrated around specific strike prices, as this indicates where option writers have the most exposure.
Low Volatility Periods: During periods of low market volatility, Max Pain may have a stronger influence, as there are fewer competing forces driving price movement.
Monthly Expirations: Monthly option expirations (typically the third Friday) often show stronger Max Pain effects compared to weekly expirations, due to higher open interest and more significant market maker involvement.

While Max Pain can be calculated at any time, its predictive value and practical application increase significantly as expiration approaches, making it particularly useful for short-term trading strategies focused on expiration week dynamics.

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