TAL Education Group (TAL)
TAL Education Max Pain By Strike
TAL trades at $10.13, 3.5% below the near-term max pain of $10.5 expiring Sep 12, 2025 (4 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($5-$15), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 4 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
TAL Education Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for TAL shows an upward trend from 5 to 15, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 103% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 10.13. Strong magnetic level at 10 (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | 10.5 | 0.37 (3.60%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 10 | -0.13 (-1.33%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 8 | -2.13 (-21.07%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 10 | -0.13 (-1.33%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 5 | -5.13 (-50.67%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 10 | -0.13 (-1.33%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 5 | -5.13 (-50.67%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 12 | 1.87 (18.40%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 10 | -0.13 (-1.33%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 11 | 0.87 (8.53%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 15 | 4.87 (48.00%) |