Apple Inc. (AAPL) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Apple Inc.

NASDAQ: AAPL · Real-Time Price · USD
239.69
-0.09 (-0.04%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
239.23
-0.19%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 07:59 PM EDT

Apple Max Pain By Strike

AAPL trades at $239.69, 4.2% above the near-term max pain of $230 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($200-$235), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 200 where 7 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Apple Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for AAPL shows stable levels around 215.48, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 16% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 239.69 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 200 (7 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
Sep 12, 2025 230 -9.69 (-4.04%)
Sep 19, 2025 215 -24.69 (-10.30%)
Sep 26, 2025 225 -14.69 (-6.13%)
Oct 3, 2025 225 -14.69 (-6.13%)
Oct 10, 2025 230 -9.69 (-4.04%)
Oct 17, 2025 220 -19.69 (-8.21%)
Oct 24, 2025 235 -4.69 (-1.96%)
Nov 21, 2025 220 -19.69 (-8.21%)
Dec 19, 2025 200 -39.69 (-16.56%)
Jan 16, 2026 200 -39.69 (-16.56%)
Feb 20, 2026 225 -14.69 (-6.13%)
Mar 20, 2026 210 -29.69 (-12.39%)
Apr 17, 2026 230 -9.69 (-4.04%)
May 15, 2026 220 -19.69 (-8.21%)
Jun 18, 2026 200 -39.69 (-16.56%)
Aug 21, 2026 230 -9.69 (-4.04%)
Sep 18, 2026 210 -29.69 (-12.39%)
Dec 18, 2026 200 -39.69 (-16.56%)
Jan 15, 2027 200 -39.69 (-16.56%)
Jun 17, 2027 200 -39.69 (-16.56%)
Dec 17, 2027 200 -39.69 (-16.56%)