Linde (LIN)
Linde Max Pain By Strike
LIN trades at $474.41, pinned near the near-term max pain of $470 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7-$480), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 480 where 3 expirations converge.
Linde Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for LIN shows a downward trend from 480 to 7, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 113% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 474.41. Strong magnetic level at 480 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | 470 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 480 | n/a (n/a) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 7 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 460 | n/a (n/a) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 480 | n/a (n/a) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 455 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 470 | n/a (n/a) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 480 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 460 | n/a (n/a) |