Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

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NYSE: SCM · Real-Time Price · USD
12.85
-0.25 (-1.91%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
12.80
-0.41%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:17 PM EDT

Stellus Capital Investment Max Pain By Strike

SCM trades at $12.85, 14.3% below the near-term max pain of $15 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7.5-$15), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 15 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Stellus Capital Investment Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for SCM shows an upward trend from 7.5 to 15, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 58% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 12.85. Strong magnetic level at 15 (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 15 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 12.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 15 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 7.5 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 15 n/a (n/a)