Baidu Inc. (BIDU)
Baidu Max Pain By Strike
BIDU trades at $131.34, pinned near the near-term max pain of $130 expiring Oct 3, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($70-$136), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 100 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Baidu Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for BIDU shows a downward trend from 136 to 70, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 62% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 131.34 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 100 (4 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 |
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Oct 3, 2025 | 130 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 10, 2025 | 129 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 17, 2025 | 105 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 24, 2025 | 125 | n/a (n/a) |
Oct 31, 2025 | 128 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 7, 2025 | 136 | n/a (n/a) |
Nov 21, 2025 | 110 | n/a (n/a) |
Dec 19, 2025 | 105 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 16, 2026 | 100 | n/a (n/a) |
Feb 20, 2026 | 70 | n/a (n/a) |
Mar 20, 2026 | 105 | n/a (n/a) |
May 15, 2026 | 70 | n/a (n/a) |
Jun 18, 2026 | 100 | n/a (n/a) |
Sep 18, 2026 | 100 | n/a (n/a) |
Dec 18, 2026 | 100 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 15, 2027 | 85 | n/a (n/a) |
Jan 21, 2028 | 115 | n/a (n/a) |