Vale S.A. (VALE)
Vale S.A. Max Pain By Strike
VALE trades at $10.84, 8.4% above the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (3 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($5-$12), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 9 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Vale S.A. Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for VALE shows stable levels around 10.03, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 70% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 10.84 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 10 (9 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 19, 2025 | 10 | -0.84 (-7.71%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 10 | -0.84 (-7.71%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 10.5 | -0.34 (-3.09%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 10.5 | -0.34 (-3.09%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 10 | -0.84 (-7.71%) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 10.5 | -0.34 (-3.09%) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 5 | -5.84 (-53.85%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 10 | -0.84 (-7.71%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 10 | -0.84 (-7.71%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 10 | -0.84 (-7.71%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 10 | -0.84 (-7.71%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 12 | 1.16 (10.75%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 12 | 1.16 (10.75%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 10 | -0.84 (-7.71%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 10 | -0.84 (-7.71%) |