Quanex Building Products ... (NX)

NX trades at $13.8, 8.0% below the near-term max pain of $15 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is rising across expirations ($1.5-$15), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 15 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for NX shows an upward trend from 1.5 to 15, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 138% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 13.8. Strong magnetic level at 15 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.