(QQQJ)
Max Pain By Strike
QQQJ trades at $34.45, pinned near the near-term max pain of $34 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (25 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($31-$99.79), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 31 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for QQQJ shows a downward trend from 99.79 to 31, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 127% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 34.45. 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 | 34 | -0.45 (-1.31%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 35 | 0.55 (1.60%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 31 | -3.45 (-10.01%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 95 | 60.55 (175.76%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 31 | -3.45 (-10.01%) |
| Jan 1, 2031 | 99.79 | 65.34 (189.67%) |