TAL Education Group (TAL)
TAL Education Max Pain By Strike
TAL trades at $10.99, 9.9% above the near-term max pain of $10 expiring Aug 22, 2025 (3 days). Expect downward pressure as dealers benefit from price declining toward max pain. Max pain is rising across expirations ($3-$15), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 11 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
TAL Education Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for TAL shows an upward trend from 3 to 15, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 116% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 10.99. Strong magnetic level at 11 (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | 10 | -0.99 (-9.01%) |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 9.5 | -1.49 (-13.56%) |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 10.5 | -0.49 (-4.46%) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 10.5 | -0.49 (-4.46%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 11 | 0.01 (0.09%) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 3 | -7.99 (-72.70%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 11 | 0.01 (0.09%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 12 | 1.01 (9.19%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 10 | -0.99 (-9.01%) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 11 | 0.01 (0.09%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 15 | 4.01 (36.49%) |