Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Capital Southwest Corpora...

NASDAQ: CSWC · Real-Time Price · USD
22.34
-0.19 (-0.84%)
At close: Sep 26, 2025, 3:59 PM
22.64
1.34%
After-hours: Sep 26, 2025, 07:38 PM EDT

Capital Southwest Max Pain By Strike

CSWC trades at $22.34, pinned near the near-term max pain of $22.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($22.5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 23 where 4 expirations converge.

Capital Southwest Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CSWC shows a downward trend from 95 to 22.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 196% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 22.34 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 23 (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
Oct 17, 2025 22.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 22.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 22.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 95 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 22.5 n/a (n/a)