Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
Alphabet Max Pain By Strike
GOOGL trades at $235, 6.8% above the near-term max pain of $220 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (4 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($160-$225), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 170 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Alphabet Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for GOOGL shows stable levels around 191.43, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 34% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 235 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 170 (5 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 12, 2025 | 220 | -15.00 (-6.38%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 195 | -40.00 (-17.02%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 220 | -15.00 (-6.38%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 215 | -20.00 (-8.51%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 220 | -15.00 (-6.38%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 195 | -40.00 (-17.02%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 225 | -10.00 (-4.26%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 190 | -45.00 (-19.15%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 175 | -60.00 (-25.53%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 170 | -65.00 (-27.66%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 200 | -35.00 (-14.89%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 170 | -65.00 (-27.66%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 210 | -25.00 (-10.64%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 190 | -45.00 (-19.15%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 180 | -55.00 (-23.40%) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 200 | -35.00 (-14.89%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 175 | -60.00 (-25.53%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 170 | -65.00 (-27.66%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 170 | -65.00 (-27.66%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 160 | -75.00 (-31.91%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 170 | -65.00 (-27.66%) |