Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
Essent Max Pain By Strike
ESNT trades at $62.4, 4.0% above the near-term max pain of $60 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (31 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($35-$6284.9), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 55 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Essent Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for ESNT shows a downward trend from 6284.9 to 35, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 502% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 62.4. 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 | 60 | -2.40 (-3.85%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 55 | -7.40 (-11.86%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 980 | 917.60 (1470.51%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 55 | -7.40 (-11.86%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 35 | -27.40 (-43.91%) |
| Jan 23, 2064 | 6284.9 | 6222.50 (9971.96%) |