Western Union (WU)
Western Union Max Pain By Strike
WU trades at $8.31, 7.7% below the near-term max pain of $9 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($1-$100), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 9 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Western Union Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for WU shows a downward trend from 100 to 1, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 331% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 8.31. Strong magnetic level at 9 (3 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 | 9 | 0.69 (8.24%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 8 | -0.31 (-3.79%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1 | -7.31 (-87.97%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 9 | 0.69 (8.24%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 9 | 0.69 (8.24%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 95 | 86.69 (1042.51%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 8 | -0.31 (-3.79%) |
| Jan 1, 2038 | 100 | 91.69 (1102.65%) |