Designer Brands Inc. (DBI)
Designer Brands Max Pain By Strike
DBI trades at $4.71, 88.4% above the near-term max pain of $2.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (8 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$65), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Designer Brands Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for DBI shows a downward trend from 65 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 455% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 4.71. Strong magnetic level at 3 (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 | 2.5 | -2.21 (-46.87%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 4 | -0.71 (-14.98%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 3 | -1.71 (-36.24%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 5 | 0.29 (6.27%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 65 | 60.30 (1281.51%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 3 | -1.71 (-36.24%) |