IQVIA Inc. (IQV)
IQVIA Max Pain By Strike
IQV trades at $191.11, 3.3% above the near-term max pain of $185 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (26 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7.5-$195), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes.
IQVIA Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for IQV shows an upward trend from 7.5 to 195, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 125% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 191.11 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 | 185 | -6.11 (-3.20%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 195 | 3.89 (2.04%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 160 | -31.11 (-16.28%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 190 | -1.11 (-0.58%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7.5 | -183.61 (-96.08%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 165 | -26.11 (-13.66%) |