NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF (QQQH) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Eq...

NASDAQ: QQQH · Real-Time Price · USD
53.51
0.27 (0.51%)
At close: Aug 28, 2025, 3:57 PM
53.68
0.31%
After-hours: Aug 28, 2025, 05:25 PM EDT

NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF Max Pain By Strike

QQQH trades at $53.51, 2.9% above the near-term max pain of $52 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (22 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($43-$52), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 50 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for QQQH shows a downward trend from 52 to 43, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 18% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 53.51 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 52 -1.51 (-2.82%)
Oct 17, 2025 50 -3.51 (-6.56%)
Dec 19, 2025 43 -10.51 (-19.64%)
Mar 20, 2026 50 -3.51 (-6.56%)