Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Prospect Capital Corporat...

NASDAQ: PSEC · Real-Time Price · USD
2.87
-0.01 (-0.35%)
At close: Sep 05, 2025, 1:04 PM

Prospect Capital Max Pain By Strike

PSEC trades at $2.87, 4.3% below the near-term max pain of $3 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (14 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($3-$97.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 4 expirations converge.

Prospect Capital Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for PSEC shows a downward trend from 97.5 to 3, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 558% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 2.87 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 3 (4 expirations). 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 3 0.13 (4.56%)
Oct 17, 2025 3 0.13 (4.56%)
Nov 21, 2025 4 1.13 (39.41%)
Jan 16, 2026 5 2.13 (74.26%)
Feb 20, 2026 3 0.13 (4.56%)
Dec 18, 2026 97.5 94.63 (3298.16%)
Jan 15, 2027 3 0.13 (4.56%)