Middlesex Water (MSEX)
Middlesex Water Max Pain By Strike
MSEX trades at $54.17, pinned near the near-term max pain of $55 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (11 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 55 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Middlesex Water Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MSEX shows a downward trend from 95 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 174% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 54.17. 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 | 55 | 0.83 (1.53%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 30 | -24.17 (-44.62%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 60 | 5.83 (10.76%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7.5 | -46.67 (-86.15%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 55 | 0.83 (1.53%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 95 | 40.83 (75.37%) |