Prospect Capital Corporat... (PSEC)
Prospect Capital Max Pain By Strike
PSEC trades at $2.9, 3.3% below the near-term max pain of $3 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (30 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($3-$97.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 3 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 556% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 2.9 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 3 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 3 | 0.10 (3.63%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 3 | 0.10 (3.63%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 4 | 1.10 (38.17%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 5 | 2.10 (72.71%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3 | 0.10 (3.63%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 97.5 | 94.61 (3267.88%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 3.5 | 0.60 (20.90%) |