(QQQ)
Max Pain By Strike
QQQ trades at $577.17, 3.1% above the near-term max pain of $560 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($485-$580), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 545 where 4 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for QQQ shows stable levels around 550.71, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 17% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 577.17 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 545 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 560 | -17.17 (-2.97%) |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 579 | 1.83 (0.32%) |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 573 | -4.17 (-0.72%) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 571 | -6.17 (-1.07%) |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 578 | 0.83 (0.14%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 574 | -3.17 (-0.55%) |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 578 | 0.83 (0.14%) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 580 | 2.83 (0.49%) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 580 | 2.83 (0.49%) |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 500 | -77.17 (-13.37%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 565 | -12.17 (-2.11%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 570 | -7.17 (-1.24%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 574 | -3.17 (-0.55%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 540 | -37.17 (-6.44%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 580 | 2.83 (0.49%) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 545 | -32.17 (-5.57%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 572 | -5.17 (-0.90%) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 569 | -8.17 (-1.42%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 545 | -32.17 (-5.57%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 515 | -62.17 (-10.77%) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 550 | -27.17 (-4.71%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 544.78 | -32.39 (-5.61%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 580 | 2.83 (0.49%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 530 | -47.17 (-8.17%) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 525 | -52.17 (-9.04%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 520 | -57.17 (-9.91%) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 540 | -37.17 (-6.44%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 550 | -27.17 (-4.71%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 505 | -72.17 (-12.50%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 545 | -32.17 (-5.57%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 485 | -92.17 (-15.97%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 500 | -77.17 (-13.37%) |