(EFA)
Max Pain By Strike
EFA trades at $91.66, 3.0% above the near-term max pain of $89 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($75-$91), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 89 where 7 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for EFA shows stable levels around 86.89, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 18% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 91.66 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 89 (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 | 89 | -2.66 (-2.90%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 90 | -1.66 (-1.81%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 90 | -1.66 (-1.81%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 89.5 | -2.16 (-2.35%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 88.5 | -3.16 (-3.44%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 89 | -2.66 (-2.90%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 89 | -2.66 (-2.90%) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 88 | -3.66 (-3.99%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 89 | -2.66 (-2.90%) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 89 | -2.66 (-2.90%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 91 | -0.66 (-0.71%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 84 | -7.66 (-8.35%) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 81 | -10.66 (-11.63%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 80 | -11.66 (-12.72%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 89 | -2.66 (-2.90%) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 75 | -16.66 (-18.17%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 90 | -1.66 (-1.81%) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 87 | -4.66 (-5.08%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 83 | -8.66 (-9.44%) |