American Axle & Manufactu... (AXL)
American Axle & Manufacturing Max Pain By Strike
AXL trades at $6, 20.0% above the near-term max pain of $5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (23 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($1-$5), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 5 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
American Axle & Manufacturing Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for AXL shows an upward trend from 1 to 5, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 100% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 6 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 5 (3 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 19, 2025 | 5 | -1.00 (-16.74%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 4 | -2.00 (-33.39%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 5 | -1.00 (-16.74%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 5 | -1.00 (-16.74%) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 4 | -2.00 (-33.39%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 1 | -5.00 (-83.35%) |