(EEM)
Max Pain By Strike
EEM trades at $49.93, 4.0% above the near-term max pain of $48 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($39-$6284.9), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 50 where 7 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for EEM shows an upward trend from 39 to 6284.9, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 1739% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 49.93. Strong magnetic level at 50 (7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 48 | -1.93 (-3.87%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 49.5 | -0.43 (-0.86%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 50 | 0.07 (0.14%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 49.5 | -0.43 (-0.86%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 49 | -0.93 (-1.86%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 46 | -3.93 (-7.87%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 50 | 0.07 (0.14%) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 48 | -1.93 (-3.87%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 50 | 0.07 (0.14%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 49 | -0.93 (-1.86%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 47 | -2.93 (-5.87%) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 40 | -9.93 (-19.89%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 45 | -4.93 (-9.87%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 46 | -3.93 (-7.87%) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 39 | -10.93 (-21.89%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 50 | 0.07 (0.14%) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 50 | 0.07 (0.14%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 49 | -0.93 (-1.86%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 45 | -4.93 (-9.87%) |
| Jan 23, 2064 | 6284.9 | 6234.97 (12487.42%) |