iShares MSCI Emerging Mar... (EEM)
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Max Pain By Strike
EEM trades at $49.85, pinned near the near-term max pain of $50.5 expiring Sep 5, 2025 (6 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($39-$6284.9), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 50 where 7 expirations converge.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for EEM shows stable levels around 358.94, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 1740% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 49.85. Strong magnetic level at 50 (7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | 50.5 | 0.65 (1.30%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 50 | 0.15 (0.30%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 46 | -3.85 (-7.72%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 49.5 | -0.35 (-0.70%) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 48 | -1.85 (-3.71%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 50 | 0.15 (0.30%) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 45 | -4.85 (-9.73%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 50 | 0.15 (0.30%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 46 | -3.85 (-7.72%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 48 | -1.85 (-3.71%) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 41 | -8.85 (-17.75%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 45 | -4.85 (-9.73%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 46 | -3.85 (-7.72%) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 39 | -10.85 (-21.77%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 50 | 0.15 (0.30%) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 50 | 0.15 (0.30%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | 0.15 (0.30%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 45 | -4.85 (-9.73%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 45 | -4.85 (-9.73%) |
| Jan 23, 2064 | 6284.9 | 6235.05 (12507.62%) |