(QQQ)
Max Pain By Strike
QQQ trades at $578.87, pinned near the near-term max pain of $574 expiring Sep 9, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($485-$578), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 575 where 8 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for QQQ shows stable levels around 555.38, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 17% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 578.87 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 575 (8 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 9, 2025 | 574 | -4.87 (-0.84%) |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 572 | -6.87 (-1.19%) |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 575 | -3.87 (-0.67%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 570 | -8.87 (-1.53%) |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 574 | -4.87 (-0.84%) |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 575 | -3.87 (-0.67%) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 578 | -0.87 (-0.15%) |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 575 | -3.87 (-0.67%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 556 | -22.87 (-3.95%) |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 505 | -73.87 (-12.76%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 572 | -6.87 (-1.19%) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 560 | -18.87 (-3.26%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 570 | -8.87 (-1.53%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 575 | -3.87 (-0.67%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 572 | -6.87 (-1.19%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 575 | -3.87 (-0.67%) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 572 | -6.87 (-1.19%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 565 | -13.87 (-2.40%) |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 575 | -3.87 (-0.67%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 525 | -53.87 (-9.31%) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 553 | -25.87 (-4.47%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 544.78 | -34.09 (-5.89%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 575 | -3.87 (-0.67%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 530 | -48.87 (-8.44%) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 530 | -48.87 (-8.44%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 575 | -3.87 (-0.67%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 540 | -38.87 (-6.71%) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 540 | -38.87 (-6.71%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 555 | -23.87 (-4.12%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 524.78 | -54.09 (-9.34%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 550 | -28.87 (-4.99%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 485 | -93.87 (-16.22%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 510 | -68.87 (-11.90%) |