(QQQ)
Max Pain By Strike
QQQ trades at $572.78, pinned near the near-term max pain of $575 expiring Aug 19, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($485-$580), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 580 where 5 expirations converge.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for QQQ shows stable levels around 552.28, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 17% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 572.78. Strong magnetic level at 580 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | 575 | 2.22 (0.39%) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 574 | 1.22 (0.21%) |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 578 | 5.22 (0.91%) |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 575 | 2.22 (0.39%) |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 577 | 4.22 (0.74%) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 580 | 7.22 (1.26%) |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 580 | 7.22 (1.26%) |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 580 | 7.22 (1.26%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 568 | -4.78 (-0.84%) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 500 | -72.78 (-12.71%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 572 | -0.78 (-0.14%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 574 | 1.22 (0.21%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 543 | -29.78 (-5.20%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 580 | 7.22 (1.26%) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 550 | -22.78 (-3.98%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 572 | -0.78 (-0.14%) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 578 | 5.22 (0.91%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 550 | -22.78 (-3.98%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 519.78 | -53.00 (-9.25%) |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 550 | -22.78 (-3.98%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 544.78 | -28.00 (-4.89%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 580 | 7.22 (1.26%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 530 | -42.78 (-7.47%) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 530 | -42.78 (-7.47%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 520 | -52.78 (-9.22%) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 540 | -32.78 (-5.72%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 550 | -22.78 (-3.98%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 510 | -62.78 (-10.96%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 545 | -27.78 (-4.85%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 485 | -87.78 (-15.33%) |
| Dec 17, 2027 | 510 | -62.78 (-10.96%) |