(SMMD) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

CBOE: SMMD · Real-Time Price · USD
73.84
-0.48 (-0.65%)
At close: Sep 12, 2025, 10:28 AM

Max Pain By Strike

SMMD trades at $73.84, 44.8% above the near-term max pain of $51 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (7 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($51-$990), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for SMMD shows a downward trend from 990 to 51, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 384% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 73.84 may cap rallies. 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 19, 2025 51 -22.84 (-30.93%)
Oct 17, 2025 65 -8.84 (-11.97%)
Dec 19, 2025 54 -19.84 (-26.87%)
Jan 16, 2026 990 916.16 (1240.74%)
Mar 20, 2026 64 -9.84 (-13.33%)