China Automotive Systems ... (CAAS)
China Automotive Systems Max Pain By Strike
CAAS trades at $4.08, 18.4% below the near-term max pain of $5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (31 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$7.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
China Automotive Systems Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for CAAS shows a downward trend from 7.5 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 111% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 4.08. 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 | 0.92 (22.70%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 2.5 | -1.58 (-38.65%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 5 | 0.92 (22.70%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7.5 | 3.42 (84.05%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 2.5 | -1.58 (-38.65%) |