QUALCOMM (QCOM)
QUALCOMM Max Pain By Strike
QCOM trades at $160.24, pinned near the near-term max pain of $157.5 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (3 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($150-$165), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 155 where 9 expirations converge.
QUALCOMM Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for QCOM shows stable levels around 155.66, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 10% spread suggests strong consensus on fair value. Most levels below 160.24 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 155 (9 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 12, 2025 | 157.5 | -2.74 (-1.71%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 155 | -5.24 (-3.27%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 155 | -5.24 (-3.27%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 155 | -5.24 (-3.27%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 155 | -5.24 (-3.27%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 155 | -5.24 (-3.27%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 155 | -5.24 (-3.27%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 155 | -5.24 (-3.27%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 155 | -5.24 (-3.27%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 160 | -0.24 (-0.15%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 160 | -0.24 (-0.15%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 155 | -5.24 (-3.27%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 160 | -0.24 (-0.15%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 150 | -10.24 (-6.39%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 160 | -0.24 (-0.15%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 150 | -10.24 (-6.39%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 165 | 4.76 (2.97%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 150 | -10.24 (-6.39%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 150 | -10.24 (-6.39%) |