(VDE)
Max Pain By Strike
VDE trades at $119.34, pinned near the near-term max pain of $121 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (32 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7-$121), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for VDE shows an upward trend from 7 to 121, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 119% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 119.34. 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 | 121 | 1.66 (1.39%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 110 | -9.34 (-7.83%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 119 | -0.34 (-0.29%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7 | -112.34 (-94.13%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 120 | 0.66 (0.55%) |