B. Riley Financial Inc. (RILY)
B. Riley Financial Max Pain By Strike
RILY trades at $6.8, 23.6% above the near-term max pain of $5.5 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (3 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($5-$6.5), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 5 where 7 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
B. Riley Financial Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for RILY shows an upward trend from 5 to 6.5, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 28% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 6.8 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 5 (7 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 22, 2025 | 5.5 | -1.30 (-19.12%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 6.5 | -0.30 (-4.41%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 6.5 | -0.30 (-4.41%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 5 | -1.80 (-26.47%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 5 | -1.80 (-26.47%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 5 | -1.80 (-26.47%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 5 | -1.80 (-26.47%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 5 | -1.80 (-26.47%) |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 5 | -1.80 (-26.47%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 5 | -1.80 (-26.47%) |