Equity Residential (EQR)
Equity Residential Max Pain By Strike
EQR trades at $63.23, 2.7% below the near-term max pain of $65 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (31 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($57.5-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 65 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Equity Residential Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for EQR shows a downward trend from 95 to 57.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 54% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 63.23 could support dips. 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 | 65 | 1.77 (2.81%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 67.5 | 4.27 (6.76%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 67.5 | 4.27 (6.76%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 65 | 1.77 (2.81%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 57.5 | -5.73 (-9.05%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 95 | 31.77 (50.26%) |