(IEF)
Max Pain By Strike
IEF trades at $95.19, pinned near the near-term max pain of $95 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($83-$96), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 96 where 6 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for IEF shows stable levels around 94.00, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 14% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 95.19. Strong magnetic level at 96 (6 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 | 95 | -0.19 (-0.20%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 95 | -0.19 (-0.20%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 96 | 0.81 (0.85%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 95 | -0.19 (-0.20%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 95.5 | 0.31 (0.32%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 96 | 0.81 (0.85%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 95.5 | 0.31 (0.32%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 96 | 0.81 (0.85%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 83 | -12.19 (-12.81%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 94 | -1.19 (-1.26%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 94 | -1.19 (-1.26%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 95 | -0.19 (-0.20%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 90 | -5.19 (-5.46%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 96 | 0.81 (0.85%) |