VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (PPH)
NASDAQ: PPH
· Real-Time Price · USD
88.06
0.73 (0.84%)
At close: Aug 19, 2025, 3:59 PM
88.05
-0.02%
After-hours: Aug 19, 2025, 04:10 PM EDT
VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF Max Pain By Strike
PPH trades at $88.06, 3.6% above the near-term max pain of $85 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (31 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($73-$95), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes.
VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for PPH shows an upward trend from 73 to 95, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 26% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 88.06. 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 | 85 | -3.06 (-3.48%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 87 | -1.06 (-1.21%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 90 | 1.94 (2.20%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 73 | -15.06 (-17.11%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 95 | 6.94 (7.87%) |