Ambac Financial Group Inc... (AMBC)
Ambac Financial Max Pain By Strike
AMBC trades at $8.04, 14.9% above the near-term max pain of $7 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (34 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7-$320), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 7 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Ambac Financial Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for AMBC shows a downward trend from 320 to 7, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 543% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 8.04. Strong magnetic level at 7 (4 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 19, 2025 | 7 | -1.04 (-12.94%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 7 | -1.04 (-12.94%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 7 | -1.04 (-12.94%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 95 | 86.96 (1081.59%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7 | -1.04 (-12.94%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 8 | -0.04 (-0.50%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 320 | 311.96 (3880.10%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 10 | 1.96 (24.38%) |