Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA)
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF Max Pain By Strike
SCHA trades at $28.45, 18.5% above the near-term max pain of $24 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($20-$26), indicating stable market expectations. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for SCHA shows stable levels around 23.25, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 26% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 28.45 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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Oct 17, 2025 | 24 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 21, 2025 | 26 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 16, 2026 | 20 | n/a (n/a) |
Apr 17, 2026 | 23 | n/a (n/a) |