Citizens Inc. (CIA) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Citizens Inc.

NYSE: CIA · Real-Time Price · USD
5.28
-0.11 (-2.04%)
At close: Aug 29, 2025, 3:59 PM
5.21
-1.33%
After-hours: Aug 29, 2025, 06:44 PM EDT

Citizens Max Pain By Strike

CIA trades at $5.28, 111.2% above the near-term max pain of $2.5 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (20 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$7), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 5 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Citizens Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CIA shows a downward trend from 7 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 92% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 5.28 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 2.5 -2.78 (-52.65%)
Oct 17, 2025 5 -0.28 (-5.30%)
Nov 21, 2025 5 -0.28 (-5.30%)
Jan 16, 2026 7 1.72 (32.58%)
Feb 20, 2026 5 -0.28 (-5.30%)