American Public Education... (APEI)
American Public Education Max Pain By Strike
APEI trades at $28.58, 4.7% below the near-term max pain of $30 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($15-$30), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
American Public Education Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for APEI shows an upward trend from 15 to 30, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 67% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 28.58 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 30 | 1.42 (4.97%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 25 | -3.58 (-12.53%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 15 | -13.58 (-47.52%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 20 | -8.58 (-30.02%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 22.5 | -6.08 (-21.27%) |