(XLC)
Max Pain By Strike
XLC trades at $111.48, pinned near the near-term max pain of $111 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (6 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($95-$112), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 100 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for XLC shows stable levels around 104.95, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 16% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 111.48 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 |
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Aug 22, 2025 | 111 | -0.48 (-0.44%) |
Aug 29, 2025 | 105 | -6.48 (-5.82%) |
Sep 5, 2025 | 104.5 | -6.98 (-6.27%) |
Sep 12, 2025 | 103 | -8.48 (-7.61%) |
Sep 19, 2025 | 103 | -8.48 (-7.61%) |
Sep 26, 2025 | 111 | -0.48 (-0.44%) |
Oct 17, 2025 | 112 | 0.52 (0.46%) |
Dec 19, 2025 | 95 | -16.48 (-14.79%) |
Jan 16, 2026 | 100 | -11.48 (-10.30%) |
Mar 20, 2026 | 110 | -1.48 (-1.33%) |
Jan 15, 2027 | 100 | -11.48 (-10.30%) |