Burford Capital Limited (BUR)
Burford Capital Max Pain By Strike
BUR trades at $13.84, 10.7% above the near-term max pain of $12.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (30 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($2.5-$95), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Burford Capital Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for BUR shows an upward trend from 2.5 to 95, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 510% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 13.84. Strong magnetic level at 10 (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 | 12.5 | -1.34 (-9.65%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 15 | 1.16 (8.42%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 15 | 1.16 (8.42%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 10 | -3.84 (-27.72%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 12.5 | -1.34 (-9.65%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 10 | -3.84 (-27.72%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 10 | -3.84 (-27.72%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 7.5 | -6.34 (-45.79%) |
| May 15, 2026 | 12.5 | -1.34 (-9.65%) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 2.5 | -11.34 (-81.93%) |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 15 | 1.16 (8.42%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 95 | 81.16 (586.66%) |