PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

PennantPark Floating Rate...

NYSE: PFLT · Real-Time Price · USD
8.85
-0.02 (-0.23%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
8.95
1.12%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:35 PM EDT

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Max Pain By Strike

PFLT trades at $8.85, 11.5% 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 rising across expirations ($7.5-$10), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 10 where 3 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for PFLT shows an upward trend from 7.5 to 10, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 27% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 8.85 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 10 (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 10 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 10 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 10 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 7.5 n/a (n/a)