Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU)

PRU trades at $104.4, pinned near the near-term max pain of $105 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (19 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($85-$115), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 105 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for PRU shows a downward trend from 115 to 85, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 29% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 104.4. Strong magnetic level at 105 (3 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.