Hercules Capital Inc. (HTGC)
Hercules Capital Max Pain By Strike
HTGC trades at $19.16, pinned near the near-term max pain of $19 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($11-$45), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 19 where 3 expirations converge.
Hercules Capital Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for HTGC shows a downward trend from 45 to 11, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 153% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 19.16. Strong magnetic level at 19 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 19 | -0.16 (-0.86%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 19 | -0.16 (-0.86%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 19 | -0.16 (-0.86%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 20 | 0.84 (4.36%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 11 | -8.16 (-42.60%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 45 | 25.84 (134.80%) |