Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Prospect Capital Corporat...

NASDAQ: PSEC · Real-Time Price · USD
2.78
0.02 (0.72%)
At close: Oct 03, 2025, 3:59 PM
2.78
0.00%
After-hours: Oct 03, 2025, 07:52 PM EDT

Prospect Capital Max Pain By Strike

PSEC trades at $2.78, 7.3% below the near-term max pain of $3 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 ($3-$97.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Prospect Capital Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for PSEC shows a downward trend from 97.5 to 3, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 622% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 2.78 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 3 (5 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 3 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 4 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 5 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 3 n/a (n/a)
May 15, 2026 3 n/a (n/a)
Dec 18, 2026 97.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 3 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 3 n/a (n/a)