New Mountain Finance Corp... (NMFC)

NMFC trades at $9.34, 6.6% below the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Look for upward drift as max pain acts as a magnet pulling price higher. Max pain is falling across expirations ($10-$97.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max pain for NMFC shows a downward trend from 97.5 to 10, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 356% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 9.34 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 10 (5 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.