Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
Illinois Tool Works Max Pain By Strike
ITW trades at $259.96, pinned near the near-term max pain of $260 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (11 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7-$260), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 250 where 2 expirations converge.
Illinois Tool Works Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for ITW shows an upward trend from 7 to 260, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 123% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 259.96. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | 260 | n/a (n/a) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 260 | n/a (n/a) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 250 | n/a (n/a) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7 | n/a (n/a) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 250 | n/a (n/a) |