Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAR) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Saratoga Investment Corp.

NYSE: SAR · Real-Time Price · USD
25.56
0.14 (0.55%)
At close: Aug 29, 2025, 3:59 PM
25.65
0.35%
After-hours: Aug 29, 2025, 07:49 PM EDT

Saratoga Investment Max Pain By Strike

SAR trades at $25.56, 2.2% above the near-term max pain of $25 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (20 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is falling across expirations ($7-$55), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 25 where 4 expirations converge.

Saratoga Investment Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for SAR shows a downward trend from 55 to 7, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 178% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 25.56 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 25 (4 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
Sep 19, 2025 25 -0.56 (-2.19%)
Oct 17, 2025 25 -0.56 (-2.19%)
Nov 21, 2025 25 -0.56 (-2.19%)
Dec 19, 2025 55 29.44 (115.18%)
Jan 16, 2026 7 -18.56 (-72.61%)
Feb 20, 2026 25 -0.56 (-2.19%)