Moody's Corporation (MCO)
Moody's Max Pain By Strike
MCO trades at $499.27, 2.1% below the near-term max pain of $510 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (13 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($5-$510), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 480 where 2 expirations converge.
Moody's Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MCO shows an upward trend from 5 to 510, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 124% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 499.27. 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 | 510 | 10.73 (2.15%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 500 | 0.73 (0.15%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 480 | -19.27 (-3.86%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 480 | -19.27 (-3.86%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 5 | -494.27 (-99.00%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 460 | -39.27 (-7.87%) |