Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

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NYSE: BBU · Real-Time Price · USD
28.21
0.14 (0.50%)
At close: Aug 28, 2025, 3:59 PM
28.02
-0.67%
After-hours: Aug 28, 2025, 04:04 PM EDT

Brookfield Business Partners L.P. Max Pain By Strike

BBU trades at $28.21, 25.4% above the near-term max pain of $22.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (22 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($20-$65), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 20 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Brookfield Business Partners L.P. Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for BBU shows a downward trend from 65 to 20, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 148% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 28.21 may cap rallies. 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 22.5 -5.71 (-20.24%)
Oct 17, 2025 20 -8.21 (-29.10%)
Dec 19, 2025 25 -3.21 (-11.38%)
Jan 16, 2026 65 36.79 (130.41%)
Mar 20, 2026 20 -8.21 (-29.10%)