Canadian National Railway (CNI) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Canadian National Railway

NYSE: CNI · Real-Time Price · USD
96.38
1.91 (2.02%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
96.00
-0.39%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:49 PM EDT

Canadian National Railway Max Pain By Strike

CNI trades at $96.38, pinned near the near-term max pain of $95 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($90-$100), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 95 where 2 expirations converge.

Canadian National Railway Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CNI shows a downward trend from 100 to 90, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 11% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 96.38 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 95 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 90 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 95 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 100 n/a (n/a)