APA Corporation (APA)
APA Max Pain By Strike
APA trades at $24.54, 2.2% above the near-term max pain of $24 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($17.5-$95), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 23 where 7 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
APA Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for APA shows stable levels around 26.67, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 291% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 24.54 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 23 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | 24 | n/a (n/a) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 22.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 22.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 22.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 24 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 22 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 22.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 20 | n/a (n/a) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 20 | n/a (n/a) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 22.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 22.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 22.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 95 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 17.5 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 21, 2028 | 20 | n/a (n/a) |