Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Canadian Natural Resource...

NYSE: CNQ · Real-Time Price · USD
31.82
0.38 (1.21%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
31.64
-0.58%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:55 PM EDT

Canadian Natural Resources Max Pain By Strike

CNQ trades at $31.82, pinned near the near-term max pain of $31.5 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($25-$32.5), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 31 where 3 expirations converge.

Canadian Natural Resources Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for CNQ shows stable levels around 30.46, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 25% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 31.82. Strong magnetic level at 31 (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
Oct 10, 2025 31.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 32 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 31 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 31 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 32 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 31 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 30 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 32.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 32.5 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 25 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 32.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 30 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 25 n/a (n/a)