AMEX: VGT · Real-Time Price · USD
699.83
-4.64 (-0.66%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 3:59 PM
701.01
0.17%
After-hours: Aug 15, 2025, 07:58 PM EDT

Max Pain By Strike

VGT trades at $699.83, 29.6% above the near-term max pain of $540 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (34 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($530-$690), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for VGT shows a downward trend from 690 to 530, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 27% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 699.83 may cap rallies. 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 540 -159.83 (-22.84%)
Oct 17, 2025 655 -44.83 (-6.41%)
Nov 21, 2025 590 -109.83 (-15.69%)
Dec 19, 2025 595 -104.83 (-14.98%)
Jan 16, 2026 545 -154.83 (-22.12%)
Feb 20, 2026 690 -9.83 (-1.40%)
Mar 20, 2026 530 -169.83 (-24.27%)