Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Artisan Partners Asset Ma...

NYSE: APAM · Real-Time Price · USD
43.93
0.90 (2.09%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
43.50
-0.98%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 06:40 PM EDT

Artisan Partners Asset Management Max Pain By Strike

APAM trades at $43.93, 2.4% below the near-term max pain of $45 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($40-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 40 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for APAM shows a downward trend from 95 to 40, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 92% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 43.93. 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
Oct 17, 2025 45 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 45 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 40 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 95 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 40 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 95 n/a (n/a)