MFA Financial Inc. (MFA)

MFA trades at $9.76, 8.4% above the near-term max pain of $9 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($2-$980), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 9 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for MFA shows an upward trend from 2 to 980, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 664% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 9.76. Strong magnetic level at 9 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.