Nuveen ESG Small-Cap (NUSC)
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap Max Pain By Strike
NUSC trades at $43.13, 19.8% above the near-term max pain of $36 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (18 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($30-$37), indicating stable market expectations. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Nuveen ESG Small-Cap Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for NUSC shows stable levels around 34.50, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 20% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 43.13 may cap rallies. 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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Sep 19, 2025 | 36 | -7.13 (-16.53%) |
Oct 17, 2025 | 37 | -6.13 (-14.21%) |
Nov 21, 2025 | 30 | -13.13 (-30.44%) |
Feb 20, 2026 | 35 | -8.13 (-18.85%) |