(PST) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

AMEX: PST · Real-Time Price · USD
22.48
0.04 (0.16%)
At close: Aug 29, 2025, 3:59 PM
22.55
0.31%
After-hours: Aug 29, 2025, 06:24 PM EDT

Max Pain By Strike

PST trades at $22.48, 72.9% above the near-term max pain of $13 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (20 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($13-$97.5), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 13 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for PST shows a downward trend from 97.5 to 13, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 279% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 22.48 may cap rallies. 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 13 -9.48 (-42.17%)
Oct 17, 2025 14 -8.48 (-37.72%)
Jan 16, 2026 14 -8.48 (-37.72%)
Apr 17, 2026 13 -9.48 (-42.17%)
Dec 18, 2026 97.5 75.02 (333.72%)