AstraZeneca (AZN)
AstraZeneca Max Pain By Strike
AZN trades at $80.46, 5.9% above the near-term max pain of $76 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (0 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is stable across expirations ($65-$85), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 76 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
AstraZeneca Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for AZN shows stable levels around 73.96, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 27% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 80.46 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 76 (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 76 | -4.46 (-5.54%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 76 | -4.46 (-5.54%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 76 | -4.46 (-5.54%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 76 | -4.46 (-5.54%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 75 | -5.46 (-6.79%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 76 | -4.46 (-5.54%) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 69 | -11.46 (-14.24%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 72.5 | -7.96 (-9.89%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 72.5 | -7.96 (-9.89%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 72.5 | -7.96 (-9.89%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 85 | 4.54 (5.64%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 65 | -15.46 (-19.21%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 70 | -10.46 (-13.00%) |