AMEX: XLC · Real-Time Price · USD
111.48
0.28 (0.25%)
At close: Aug 15, 2025, 3:59 PM
111.26
-0.20%
After-hours: Aug 15, 2025, 07:25 PM EDT

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
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%)