Meritage Homes Corporatio... (MTH)

MTH trades at $74.74, pinned near the near-term max pain of $75 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($9-$990), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 75 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for MTH shows a downward trend from 990 to 9, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 355% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 74.74 could support dips. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.