iShares MSCI Emerging Mar... (EEM)
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Max Pain By Strike
EEM trades at $54.22, 2.3% above the near-term max pain of $53 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (4 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($44-$6284.9), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 45 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for EEM shows stable levels around 346.61, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 1801% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 54.22 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 45 (4 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.
Max Pain Table
Expiration Date | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
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Oct 10, 2025 | 53 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 17, 2025 | 51 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 24, 2025 | 53 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 31, 2025 | 53.5 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 7, 2025 | 52.5 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 14, 2025 | 54 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 21, 2025 | 50 | n/a (n/a) |
Dec 19, 2025 | 49 | n/a (n/a) |
Dec 31, 2025 | 45 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 16, 2026 | 45 | n/a (n/a) |
Mar 20, 2026 | 47 | n/a (n/a) |
Mar 31, 2026 | 50 | n/a (n/a) |
Jun 18, 2026 | 51 | n/a (n/a) |
Jun 30, 2026 | 52 | n/a (n/a) |
Sep 18, 2026 | 55 | n/a (n/a) |
Sep 30, 2026 | 44 | n/a (n/a) |
Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 15, 2027 | 45 | n/a (n/a) |
Dec 17, 2027 | 49 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 21, 2028 | 45 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 23, 2064 | 6284.9 | n/a (n/a) |