(IVV)
Max Pain By Strike
IVV trades at $664.12, 21.9% above the near-term max pain of $545 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (3 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($545-$655), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 560 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for IVV shows a downward trend from 655 to 545, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 18% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 664.12 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 | 545 | -119.12 (-17.94%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 648 | -16.12 (-2.43%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 655 | -9.12 (-1.37%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 653 | -11.12 (-1.67%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 610 | -54.12 (-8.15%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 654 | -10.12 (-1.52%) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 560 | -104.12 (-15.68%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 550 | -114.12 (-17.18%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 560 | -104.12 (-15.68%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 630 | -34.12 (-5.14%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 630 | -34.12 (-5.14%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 600 | -64.12 (-9.65%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 585 | -79.12 (-11.91%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 605 | -59.12 (-8.90%) |