Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
Albemarle Max Pain By Strike
ALB trades at $81.5, pinned near the near-term max pain of $80 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($60-$85), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 70 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Albemarle Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for ALB shows stable levels around 74.21, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 34% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 81.5 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 70 (3 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 | 80 | -1.50 (-1.84%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 74 | -7.50 (-9.20%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 79 | -2.50 (-3.07%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 78 | -3.50 (-4.29%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 78 | -3.50 (-4.29%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 75 | -6.50 (-7.98%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 70 | -11.50 (-14.11%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 70 | -11.50 (-14.11%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 85 | 3.50 (4.29%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 60 | -21.50 (-26.38%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 70 | -11.50 (-14.11%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 75 | -6.50 (-7.98%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 80 | -1.50 (-1.84%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 65 | -16.50 (-20.25%) |