Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Morgan Stanley Direct Len...

NYSE: MSDL · Real-Time Price · USD
18.13
0.36 (2.03%)
At close: Aug 29, 2025, 3:59 PM
18.19
0.36%
After-hours: Aug 29, 2025, 06:22 PM EDT

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Max Pain By Strike

MSDL trades at $18.13, 4.6% below the near-term max pain of $19 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (20 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($18-$20), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 19 where 2 expirations converge.

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for MSDL shows a downward trend from 20 to 18, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 10% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 18.13 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 19 0.88 (4.83%)
Oct 17, 2025 18 -0.13 (-0.69%)
Dec 19, 2025 19 0.88 (4.83%)
Mar 20, 2026 20 1.88 (10.34%)
Jan 15, 2027 20 1.88 (10.34%)