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

CBOE: SMDV · Real-Time Price · USD
67.84
-0.53 (-0.77%)
At close: Sep 02, 2025, 2:59 PM

Max Pain By Strike

SMDV trades at $67.84, 11.2% above the near-term max pain of $61 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (16 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is falling across expirations ($61-$95), signaling increased put positioning or downside protection. Key magnetic zone at 61 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for SMDV shows a downward trend from 95 to 61, indicating bearish sentiment or hedging activity. The 50% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 67.84 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 61 -6.84 (-10.08%)
Oct 17, 2025 63 -4.84 (-7.13%)
Nov 21, 2025 62 -5.84 (-8.61%)
Jan 16, 2026 95 27.16 (40.04%)
Feb 20, 2026 61 -6.84 (-10.08%)