American Public Education Inc. (APEI) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

American Public Education...

NASDAQ: APEI · Real-Time Price · USD
34.15
1.90 (5.89%)
At close: Sep 09, 2025, 3:59 PM
34.15
0.00%
After-hours: Sep 09, 2025, 04:32 PM EDT

American Public Education Max Pain By Strike

APEI trades at $34.15, 51.8% above the near-term max pain of $22.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (9 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($15-$25), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 23 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

American Public Education Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for APEI shows stable levels around 21.00, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 48% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 34.15 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
Sep 19, 2025 22.5 -11.65 (-34.11%)
Oct 17, 2025 25 -9.15 (-26.79%)
Nov 21, 2025 15 -19.15 (-56.08%)
Dec 19, 2025 20 -14.15 (-41.43%)
Mar 20, 2026 22.5 -11.65 (-34.11%)