Navigator Ltd. (NVGS)
Navigator Max Pain By Strike
NVGS trades at $15.43, 2.9% above the near-term max pain of $15 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (30 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$990), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Navigator Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for NVGS shows a downward trend from 990 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 574% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 15.43 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 | 15 | -0.43 (-2.76%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 2.5 | -12.93 (-83.79%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 15 | -0.43 (-2.76%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7.5 | -7.93 (-51.38%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 2.5 | -12.93 (-83.79%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 990 | 974.58 (6318.15%) |