Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAR) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Saratoga Investment Corp.

NYSE: SAR · Real-Time Price · USD
24.41
-0.08 (-0.33%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
24.46
0.19%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:43 PM EDT

Saratoga Investment Max Pain By Strike

SAR trades at $24.41, 2.4% below the near-term max pain of $25 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7-$55), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 25 where 3 expirations converge.

Saratoga Investment Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for SAR shows an upward trend from 7 to 55, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 181% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 24.41. Strong magnetic level at 25 (3 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
Oct 17, 2025 25 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 25 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 55 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 7 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 25 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 22.5 n/a (n/a)