Danaos Corporation (DAC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Danaos Corporation

NYSE: DAC · Real-Time Price · USD
95.75
0.29 (0.30%)
At close: Sep 08, 2025, 3:59 PM
95.77
0.03%
After-hours: Sep 08, 2025, 04:10 PM EDT

Danaos Max Pain By Strike

DAC trades at $95.75, 6.4% above the near-term max pain of $90 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($80-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 80 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Danaos Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for DAC shows a downward trend from 95 to 80, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 17% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 95.75 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
Sep 19, 2025 90 -5.75 (-6.00%)
Oct 17, 2025 80 -15.75 (-16.44%)
Dec 19, 2025 80 -15.75 (-16.44%)
Jan 16, 2026 90 -5.75 (-6.00%)
Apr 17, 2026 85 -10.75 (-11.22%)
Dec 18, 2026 95 -0.75 (-0.78%)