(SCHD)
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 |
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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) |