iShares iBoxx High Yield ... (HYG)
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Max Pain By Strike
HYG trades at $79.98, pinned near the near-term max pain of $81 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($55-$86), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 81 where 8 expirations converge.
iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for HYG shows stable levels around 79.58, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 39% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 79.98 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 81 (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | 81 | n/a (n/a) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 81 | n/a (n/a) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 81 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 80 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 80 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 81 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 55 | n/a (n/a) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 81 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 80 | n/a (n/a) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 81 | n/a (n/a) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 80 | n/a (n/a) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 81 | n/a (n/a) |
| May 15, 2026 | 82 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 81 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 79 | n/a (n/a) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 82 | n/a (n/a) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 86 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 80 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 21, 2028 | 80 | n/a (n/a) |