(VDE)
Max Pain By Strike
VDE trades at $125.59, pinned near the near-term max pain of $128 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7-$128), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for VDE shows an upward trend from 7 to 128, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 124% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 125.59. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | 128 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 127 | n/a (n/a) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 125 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7 | n/a (n/a) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 100 | n/a (n/a) |