AngloGold Ashanti (AU) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

AngloGold Ashanti

NYSE: AU · Real-Time Price · USD
68.28
2.48 (3.77%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
68.07
-0.31%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:57 PM EDT

AngloGold Ashanti Max Pain By Strike

AU trades at $68.28, 13.8% above the near-term max pain of $60 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($35-$75), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

AngloGold Ashanti Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for AU shows an upward trend from 35 to 75, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 72% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 68.28 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
Oct 17, 2025 60 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 65 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 70 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 50 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 75 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 42 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 45 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 35 n/a (n/a)