(PCEF)
Max Pain By Strike
PCEF trades at $19.87, pinned near the near-term max pain of $20 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (17 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($14-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 17 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for PCEF shows a downward trend from 95 to 14, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 248% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 19.87. 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 | 20 | 0.13 (0.65%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 17 | -2.87 (-14.44%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 14 | -5.87 (-29.54%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 95 | 75.13 (378.11%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 17 | -2.87 (-14.44%) |