(SCHD) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

AMEX: SCHD · Real-Time Price · USD
26.54
-0.46 (-1.70%)
At close: Oct 10, 2025, 3:59 PM
26.50
-0.15%
After-hours: Oct 10, 2025, 07:59 PM EDT

Max Pain By Strike

SCHD trades at $26.54, pinned near the near-term max pain of $27 expiring Oct 17, 2025 (5 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is stable across expirations ($7.5-$28), indicating stable market expectations. Key magnetic zone at 27 where 6 expirations converge.

Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for SCHD shows stable levels around 25.11, reflecting balanced market expectations. The 82% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels above 26.54 could support dips. Strong magnetic level at 27 (6 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
Oct 17, 2025 27 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 27 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 27 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 27 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 27.5 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 27 n/a (n/a)
Nov 28, 2025 27 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 27.67 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 28 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 7.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 24.67 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 24 n/a (n/a)