Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IONS) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc...

NASDAQ: IONS · Real-Time Price · USD
61.23
1.88 (3.17%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 3:59 PM
61.14
-0.15%
After-hours: Sep 05, 2025, 07:06 PM EDT

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Max Pain By Strike

IONS trades at $61.23, 44.1% above the near-term max pain of $42.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (11 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($32.5-$55), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 40 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for IONS shows a downward trend from 55 to 32.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 55% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 61.23 may cap rallies. 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 42.5 -18.73 (-30.59%)
Oct 17, 2025 40 -21.23 (-34.67%)
Jan 16, 2026 32.5 -28.73 (-46.92%)
Apr 17, 2026 55 -6.23 (-10.17%)
Jan 15, 2027 35 -26.23 (-42.84%)
Dec 17, 2027 40 -21.23 (-34.67%)