(GOVT)
Max Pain By Strike
GOVT trades at $22.86, pinned near the near-term max pain of $23 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (33 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($20-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 20 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for GOVT shows a downward trend from 95 to 20, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 208% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 22.86. 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 | 23 | 0.14 (0.63%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 20 | -2.86 (-12.49%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 22 | -0.86 (-3.74%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 95 | 72.14 (315.66%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 20 | -2.86 (-12.49%) |