Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS)

WDS trades at $15.34, 12.3% below the near-term max pain of $17.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (18 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($15-$410), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 15 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for WDS shows a downward trend from 410 to 15, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 416% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 15.34. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.