China Automotive Systems Inc. (CAAS) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

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NASDAQ: CAAS · Real-Time Price · USD
4.44
-0.02 (-0.45%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
4.44
0.00%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 04:10 PM EDT

China Automotive Systems Max Pain By Strike

CAAS trades at $4.44, 11.2% below the near-term max pain of $5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (12 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$7.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

China Automotive Systems Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CAAS shows a downward trend from 7.5 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 111% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 4.44. 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
Sep 19, 2025 5 0.56 (12.61%)
Oct 17, 2025 2.5 -1.94 (-43.69%)
Nov 21, 2025 5 0.56 (12.61%)
Jan 16, 2026 7.5 3.06 (68.92%)
Feb 20, 2026 2.5 -1.94 (-43.69%)