Avista Corporation (AVA)
Avista Max Pain By Strike
AVA trades at $37.28, 6.8% below the near-term max pain of $40 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7.5-$40), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 35 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Avista Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for AVA shows an upward trend from 7.5 to 40, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 104% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 37.28. 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 | 40 | 2.72 (7.30%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 35 | -2.28 (-6.12%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 30 | -7.28 (-19.53%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 40 | 2.72 (7.30%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7.5 | -29.78 (-79.88%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 35 | -2.28 (-6.12%) |