Hope Bancorp Inc. (HOPE)
Hope Bancorp Max Pain By Strike
HOPE trades at $10.39, 3.9% above the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (30 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$10), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Hope Bancorp Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for HOPE shows a downward trend from 10 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 101% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 10.39 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 | 10 | -0.39 (-3.75%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 2.5 | -7.89 (-75.94%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 7.5 | -2.89 (-27.82%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7 | -3.39 (-32.63%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 10 | -0.39 (-3.75%) |