(VDE)
Max Pain By Strike
VDE trades at $119.28, pinned near the near-term max pain of $121 expiring Sep 19, 2025 (30 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($7-$121), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes.
Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for VDE shows an upward trend from 7 to 121, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 119% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 119.28. 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 | 121 | 1.72 (1.44%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 110 | -9.28 (-7.78%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 119 | -0.28 (-0.24%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 7 | -112.28 (-94.13%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 120 | 0.72 (0.60%) |