Vale S.A. (VALE)
Vale S.A. Max Pain By Strike
VALE trades at $9.91, pinned near the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (-1 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($1-$12), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 11 expirations converge.
Vale S.A. Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for VALE shows stable levels around 9.73, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 113% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 9.91 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 10 (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1 | -8.91 (-89.91%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 11 | 1.09 (11.00%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 12 | 2.09 (21.09%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 12 | 2.09 (21.09%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 10 | 0.09 (0.91%) |