Moody's Corporation

NYSE: MCO · Real-Time Price · USD
521.46
0.33 (0.06%)
At close: Aug 14, 2025, 3:59 PM
519.90
-0.30%
Pre-market: Aug 15, 2025, 04:39 AM EDT

Moody's Max Pain By Strike

MCO trades at $521.46, 4.3% above the near-term max pain of $500 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($5-$500), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 500 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Moody's Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for MCO shows an upward trend from 5 to 500, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 118% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 521.46 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 500 (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
Aug 15, 2025 500 -21.46 (-4.12%)
Sep 19, 2025 500 -21.46 (-4.12%)
Oct 17, 2025 500 -21.46 (-4.12%)
Nov 21, 2025 480 -41.46 (-7.95%)
Dec 19, 2025 470 -51.46 (-9.87%)
Jan 16, 2026 5 -516.46 (-99.04%)
Feb 20, 2026 490 -31.46 (-6.03%)