Middlesex Water (MSEX)
Middlesex Water Max Pain By Strike
MSEX trades at $53.11, 3.4% below the near-term max pain of $55 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (29 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7.5-$95), 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.
Middlesex Water Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for MSEX shows a downward trend from 95 to 7.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 174% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 53.11. 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 | 55 | 1.89 (3.56%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 30 | -23.11 (-43.51%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 60 | 6.89 (12.97%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7.5 | -45.61 (-85.88%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 55 | 1.89 (3.56%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 95 | 41.89 (78.87%) |