(IYR)
Max Pain By Strike
IYR trades at $95.22, pinned near the near-term max pain of $96 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($82-$100), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 95 where 5 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for IYR shows stable levels around 94.43, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 19% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 95.22. Strong magnetic level at 95 (5 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 | 96 | 0.78 (0.82%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 94.5 | -0.72 (-0.76%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 95 | -0.22 (-0.23%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 95 | -0.22 (-0.23%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 93.5 | -1.72 (-1.81%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 97 | 1.78 (1.87%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 96 | 0.78 (0.82%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 96 | 0.78 (0.82%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 82 | -13.22 (-13.88%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 95 | -0.22 (-0.23%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 91 | -4.22 (-4.43%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 96 | 0.78 (0.82%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 95 | -0.22 (-0.23%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 100 | 4.78 (5.02%) |