Encore Capital Group Inc. (ECPG)
Encore Capital Max Pain By Strike
ECPG trades at $41.84, 4.6% above the near-term max pain of $40 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (20 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($35-$42.5), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes.
Encore Capital Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for ECPG shows an upward trend from 35 to 42.5, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 19% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 41.84 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 | 40 | -1.84 (-4.40%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 42.5 | 0.66 (1.58%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 37.5 | -4.34 (-10.37%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 35 | -6.84 (-16.35%) |