Pearson (PSO)
Pearson Max Pain By Strike
PSO trades at $14.77, pinned near the near-term max pain of $15 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (29 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($2.5-$97.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 3 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Pearson Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for PSO shows a downward trend from 97.5 to 2.5, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 416% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 14.77. 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 | 15 | 0.23 (1.59%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 2.5 | -12.27 (-83.07%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 12.5 | -2.27 (-15.34%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7 | -7.77 (-52.59%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 2.5 | -12.27 (-83.07%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 97.5 | 82.73 (560.35%) |