(EFA)
Max Pain By Strike
EFA trades at $92.09, pinned near the near-term max pain of $90.5 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (3 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($75-$92), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 90 where 6 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for EFA shows stable levels around 87.11, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 20% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 92.09 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 90 (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 90.5 | -1.59 (-1.73%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 90 | -2.09 (-2.27%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 90 | -2.09 (-2.27%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 89.5 | -2.59 (-2.81%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 90 | -2.09 (-2.27%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 92 | -0.09 (-0.10%) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 86 | -6.09 (-6.61%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 90 | -2.09 (-2.27%) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 89 | -3.09 (-3.36%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 91 | -1.09 (-1.18%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 85 | -7.09 (-7.70%) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 81 | -11.09 (-12.04%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 80 | -12.09 (-13.13%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 89 | -3.09 (-3.36%) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 75 | -17.09 (-18.56%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 90 | -2.09 (-2.27%) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 87 | -5.09 (-5.53%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 83 | -9.09 (-9.87%) |