(XSHQ) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

CBOE: XSHQ · Real-Time Price · USD
43.79
-0.50 (-1.13%)
At close: Sep 09, 2025, 3:00 PM

Max Pain By Strike

XSHQ trades at $43.79, 21.6% above the near-term max pain of $36 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (10 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($36-$38), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 36 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for XSHQ shows a downward trend from 38 to 36, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 5% spread suggests strong consensus on fair value. Most levels below 43.79 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 36 -7.79 (-17.79%)
Oct 17, 2025 38 -5.79 (-13.22%)
Jan 16, 2026 36 -7.79 (-17.79%)
Apr 17, 2026 38 -5.79 (-13.22%)