(SCHC)
Max Pain By Strike
SCHC trades at $44.3, 34.2% above the near-term max pain of $33 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (17 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($8-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for SCHC shows a downward trend from 95 to 8, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 180% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 44.3 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 | 33 | -11.30 (-25.51%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 41 | -3.30 (-7.45%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 35 | -9.30 (-20.99%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 8 | -36.30 (-81.94%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 40 | -4.30 (-9.71%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 95 | 50.70 (114.45%) |
| Jan 1, 2031 | 86.25 | 41.95 (94.70%) |