StepStone Group Inc. (STEP)
StepStone Max Pain By Strike
STEP trades at $60.9, pinned near the near-term max pain of $60 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($30-$65), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
StepStone Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for STEP shows an upward trend from 30 to 65, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 72% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 60.9 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 | 60 | -0.90 (-1.48%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 30 | -30.90 (-50.74%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 65 | 4.10 (6.73%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 40 | -20.90 (-34.32%) |