CBOE: SMMD · Real-Time Price · USD
70.57
-0.39 (-0.55%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 3:00 PM

Max Pain By Strike

SMMD trades at $70.57, 38.4% above the near-term max pain of $51 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (33 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 70.57 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 -19.57 (-27.73%)
Oct 17, 2025 65 -5.57 (-7.89%)
Dec 19, 2025 54 -16.57 (-23.48%)
Jan 16, 2026 990 919.43 (1302.86%)
Mar 20, 2026 64 -6.57 (-9.31%)