Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

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NYSE: ASC · Real-Time Price · USD
12.08
0.18 (1.51%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
12.12
0.34%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 06:40 PM EDT

Ardmore Shipping Max Pain By Strike

ASC trades at $12.08, 20.8% above the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$48), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Ardmore Shipping Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for ASC shows a downward trend from 48 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 237% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 12.08 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 10 (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
Oct 17, 2025 10 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 10 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 10 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 7.5 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 48 n/a (n/a)