OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

OceanFirst Financial Corp...

NASDAQ: OCFC · Real-Time Price · USD
17.85
0.21 (1.19%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
17.85
0.00%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 04:35 PM EDT

OceanFirst Financial Max Pain By Strike

OCFC trades at $17.85, 2.0% above the near-term max pain of $17.5 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (12 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$17.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 18 where 3 expirations converge.

OceanFirst Financial Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for OCFC shows a downward trend from 17.5 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 109% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 17.85 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 18 (3 expirations). 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 17.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 2.5 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 17.5 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 17.5 n/a (n/a)