iShares iBoxx Investment ... (LQD)
iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Max Pain By Strike
LQD trades at $109.34, pinned near the near-term max pain of $109 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($60-$110), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 109 where 8 expirations converge.
iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for LQD shows stable levels around 105.25, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 48% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 109.34 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 109 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 109 | -0.34 (-0.31%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 109.5 | 0.16 (0.15%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 109 | -0.34 (-0.31%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 109 | -0.34 (-0.31%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 109 | -0.34 (-0.31%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 110 | 0.66 (0.60%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 98 | -11.34 (-10.37%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 110 | 0.66 (0.60%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 109 | -0.34 (-0.31%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 109 | -0.34 (-0.31%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 109 | -0.34 (-0.31%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 110 | 0.66 (0.60%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 107 | -2.34 (-2.14%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 108 | -1.34 (-1.23%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 105 | -4.34 (-3.97%) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 109 | -0.34 (-0.31%) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 60 | -49.34 (-45.13%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 105 | -4.34 (-3.97%) |