Youdao Inc. (DAO) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Youdao Inc.

NYSE: DAO · Real-Time Price · USD
8.71
0.36 (4.31%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
8.69
-0.25%
Pre-market: Sep 08, 2025, 04:09 AM EDT

Youdao Max Pain By Strike

DAO trades at $8.71, 16.1% above the near-term max pain of $7.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 8 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Youdao Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for DAO shows a downward trend from 95 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 343% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 8.71. Strong magnetic level at 8 (3 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
Sep 19, 2025 7.5 -1.21 (-13.91%)
Oct 17, 2025 10 1.29 (14.78%)
Nov 21, 2025 7.5 -1.21 (-13.91%)
Feb 20, 2026 7.5 -1.21 (-13.91%)
Dec 18, 2026 95 86.29 (990.45%)