Markel Corporation (MKL)
Markel Max Pain By Strike
MKL trades at $1953.98, pinned near the near-term max pain of $1970 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($35-$1980), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes.
Markel Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MKL shows an upward trend from 35 to 1980, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 123% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 1953.98. 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 | 1970 | 16.02 (0.82%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 1980 | 26.02 (1.33%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1830 | -123.98 (-6.34%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 35 | -1918.98 (-98.21%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 1900 | -53.98 (-2.76%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1790 | -163.98 (-8.39%) |