How is Max Pain Calculated?

Max Pain is calculated by determining the total dollar value of in-the-money options at each strike price. For each strike price: Calculate the difference between the current stock price and the strike price. Multiply this difference by the open interest (number of contracts) at that strike for both call and put options. Sum the values: Add together the dollar value for put options and call options at each strike price. Repeat for all strikes: Perform this calculation for every available strike price in the option chain. Identify the maximum: The strike price with the highest combined dollar value is the Max Pain price. This calculation helps identify the price level where option writers would face the maximum financial loss if the stock closes at that price on expiration day.

How Can Traders Use Max Pain in Their Strategy?

Traders can incorporate Max Pain analysis into their trading strategy in several ways: Expiration Day Trading: As option expiration approaches, traders can use Max Pain as a potential support or resistance level, as market makers may attempt to push the price toward this level. Option Selection: Understanding Max Pain helps traders choose strike prices that are less likely to be manipulated, potentially improving their option trade outcomes. Risk Management: If a stock is trading far from Max Pain before expiration, traders can anticipate potential price movement toward this level and adjust their positions accordingly. Market Sentiment Indicator: Comparing the current stock price to Max Pain can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price direction near expiration. Hedging Strategy: Option writers can use Max Pain to identify strike prices where they might face the least payout risk, helping them structure more efficient hedging strategies.

What Does Max Pain Indicate About Stock Price Movement?

Max Pain provides insights into potential stock price behavior, especially near option expiration: Price Magnet Effect: If the stock price is significantly above or below Max Pain before expiration, there may be a tendency for the price to move toward Max Pain as expiration approaches, as option writers hedge their positions. Support/Resistance Level: Max Pain can act as a psychological and technical support or resistance level, especially on expiration day, as it represents the price where maximum option value would be lost. Volatility Indicator: A large gap between current price and Max Pain may indicate higher potential volatility or price movement as expiration nears. Market Maker Activity: Significant open interest concentration around Max Pain suggests where market makers might have the most incentive to influence price movement through their hedging activities. Note: Max Pain is a theoretical concept and should be used in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools, as it does not guarantee price movement.

How Often Does Max Pain Change?

Max Pain is a dynamic value that changes continuously based on several factors: Open Interest Changes: As traders open and close option positions, the open interest at different strike prices changes, which directly affects the Max Pain calculation. Stock Price Movement: As the underlying stock price moves, different strike prices become in-the-money or out-of-the-money, altering the dollar value calculations. Time Decay: As expiration approaches, the time value of options decreases, but the intrinsic value calculations for Max Pain continue to evolve with price movements. New Option Contracts: When new strike prices are added or when significant new positions are opened, Max Pain may shift to reflect the new distribution of open interest. For accurate Max Pain analysis, traders should monitor it regularly, especially in the days leading up to expiration, as it can shift significantly as market conditions and option positions change.

What's the Difference Between Max Pain and Spot Price?

Max Pain and Spot Price are two distinct concepts that serve different purposes in options trading: Spot Price (Current Market Price): This is the current trading price of the underlying stock or index in the market. It represents the real-time value at which the asset can be bought or sold immediately. Max Pain Price: This is a calculated theoretical price level based on option open interest data. It represents the strike price where option writers would face minimum payout obligations, not necessarily where the stock is currently trading. The relationship between these two prices is crucial: when the spot price is far from Max Pain, traders may anticipate potential price movement toward Max Pain as expiration approaches. However, this is not guaranteed, and many other factors influence stock price movement.

Is Max Pain Always Accurate for Predicting Stock Price?

No, Max Pain is not always accurate and should not be used as the sole indicator for predicting stock price movement. Here's why: Market Forces: Strong fundamental news, earnings reports, or significant market events can override the Max Pain effect and drive prices in unexpected directions. Institutional Activity: Large institutional trades, algorithmic trading, and other market participants may have different objectives than minimizing option payouts. Limited Influence: While market makers may attempt to influence price toward Max Pain, their ability to do so is limited, especially in highly liquid stocks with strong directional momentum. Multiple Expirations: Stocks often have options expiring on different dates (weekly, monthly), which means multiple Max Pain levels may exist simultaneously, reducing the predictive power of any single level. Statistical Tool: Max Pain is best viewed as a statistical tool that provides context about option market dynamics rather than a guaranteed price target. Traders should use Max Pain as one of many tools in their analysis, combining it with technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and market sentiment indicators for more comprehensive decision-making.

When is Max Pain Most Relevant for Options Trading?

Max Pain becomes increasingly relevant as option expiration approaches: Last Trading Week: Max Pain analysis is most useful during the final week before expiration, when option writers are actively hedging and the "pinning effect" (price movement toward Max Pain) is most likely to occur. Expiration Day: On the day of expiration, Max Pain can serve as a key reference level, as market makers may attempt to keep the stock price near this level to minimize their payout obligations. High Open Interest: Max Pain is more reliable when there is significant open interest concentrated around specific strike prices, as this indicates where option writers have the most exposure. Low Volatility Periods: During periods of low market volatility, Max Pain may have a stronger influence, as there are fewer competing forces driving price movement. Monthly Expirations: Monthly option expirations (typically the third Friday) often show stronger Max Pain effects compared to weekly expirations, due to higher open interest and more significant market maker involvement. While Max Pain can be calculated at any time, its predictive value and practical application increase significantly as expiration approaches, making it particularly useful for short-term trading strategies focused on expiration week dynamics.

COALINDIA

Q: What is Max Pain in Options Trading?

Max Pain, also known as the max pain price, is the strike price at which the maximum number of option contracts (both puts and calls) would expire worthless, causing the largest financial losses for option holders at expiration. This price point represents the level where option writers would experience the least payout obligation. The max pain theory suggests that as expiration approaches, market makers and option writers may attempt to influence the stock price toward this level to minimize their payout obligations, making it a significant reference point for traders analyzing option expiration dynamics.

Coal India Ltd

383.7 +2.10 (0.55%)

L: 380.8 H: 384.25

Max Pain - COALINDIA

17 Dec 2025 10:12 AM IST

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Expiry

Max Pain for COALINDIA is 384.75

Historical data for COALINDIA-384.75-CE

LTP (384.75 CE)

3.5 0.75

Open Interest

324 6

Historical data for COALINDIA-384.75-PE

LTP (384.75 PE)

3.9 -1.1

Open Interest

133 1

Strike 309.75 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 122,404,128,750 Combined total value = 122,404,128,750

Strike 310 has a total call value of 0 versus a total put value of 121,978,035,000 Combined total value = 121,978,035,000

Strike 312.5 has a total call value of 1,687,500 versus a total put value of 117,717,435,000 Combined total value = 117,719,122,500

Strike 314.75 has a total call value of 3,206,250 versus a total put value of 113,882,895,000 Combined total value = 113,886,101,250

Strike 315 has a total call value of 3,375,000 versus a total put value of 113,456,835,000 Combined total value = 113,460,210,000

Strike 317.5 has a total call value of 7,087,500 versus a total put value of 109,196,235,000 Combined total value = 109,203,322,500

Strike 319.75 has a total call value of 10,428,750 versus a total put value of 105,361,695,000 Combined total value = 105,372,123,750

Strike 320 has a total call value of 10,968,750 versus a total put value of 104,935,635,000 Combined total value = 104,946,603,750

Strike 322.5 has a total call value of 19,743,750 versus a total put value of 100,684,485,000 Combined total value = 100,704,228,750

Strike 324.75 has a total call value of 27,641,250 versus a total put value of 96,858,450,000 Combined total value = 96,886,091,250

Strike 325 has a total call value of 28,518,750 versus a total put value of 96,433,335,000 Combined total value = 96,461,853,750

Strike 327.5 has a total call value of 37,293,750 versus a total put value of 92,182,185,000 Combined total value = 92,219,478,750

Strike 329.75 has a total call value of 45,191,250 versus a total put value of 88,356,150,000 Combined total value = 88,401,341,250

Strike 330 has a total call value of 46,068,750 versus a total put value of 87,931,035,000 Combined total value = 87,977,103,750

Strike 332.5 has a total call value of 56,193,750 versus a total put value of 83,694,735,000 Combined total value = 83,750,928,750

Strike 334.75 has a total call value of 65,306,250 versus a total put value of 79,882,065,000 Combined total value = 79,947,371,250

Strike 335 has a total call value of 66,318,750 versus a total put value of 79,458,435,000 Combined total value = 79,524,753,750

Strike 337.5 has a total call value of 77,793,750 versus a total put value of 75,222,472,500 Combined total value = 75,300,266,250

Strike 339.75 has a total call value of 88,121,250 versus a total put value of 71,410,106,250 Combined total value = 71,498,227,500

Strike 340 has a total call value of 89,336,250 versus a total put value of 70,987,151,250 Combined total value = 71,076,487,500

Strike 342.25 has a total call value of 102,093,750 versus a total put value of 67,248,900,000 Combined total value = 67,350,993,750

Strike 342.5 has a total call value of 103,511,250 versus a total put value of 66,833,538,750 Combined total value = 66,937,050,000

Strike 344.75 has a total call value of 116,268,750 versus a total put value of 63,095,591,250 Combined total value = 63,211,860,000

Strike 345 has a total call value of 117,686,250 versus a total put value of 62,681,175,000 Combined total value = 62,798,861,250

Strike 347.25 has a total call value of 131,355,000 versus a total put value of 59,098,443,750 Combined total value = 59,229,798,750

Strike 347.5 has a total call value of 132,873,750 versus a total put value of 58,701,105,000 Combined total value = 58,833,978,750

Strike 349.75 has a total call value of 146,542,500 versus a total put value of 55,135,080,000 Combined total value = 55,281,622,500

Strike 350 has a total call value of 148,162,500 versus a total put value of 54,741,048,750 Combined total value = 54,889,211,250

Strike 352.25 has a total call value of 172,766,250 versus a total put value of 51,333,277,500 Combined total value = 51,506,043,750

Strike 352.5 has a total call value of 175,500,000 versus a total put value of 50,956,931,250 Combined total value = 51,132,431,250

Strike 354.75 has a total call value of 200,103,750 versus a total put value of 47,583,180,000 Combined total value = 47,783,283,750

Strike 355 has a total call value of 202,837,500 versus a total put value of 47,210,478,750 Combined total value = 47,413,316,250

Strike 357.25 has a total call value of 230,175,000 versus a total put value of 43,891,706,250 Combined total value = 44,121,881,250

Strike 357.5 has a total call value of 233,212,500 versus a total put value of 43,526,058,750 Combined total value = 43,759,271,250

Strike 359.75 has a total call value of 260,550,000 versus a total put value of 40,249,811,250 Combined total value = 40,510,361,250

Strike 360 has a total call value of 263,587,500 versus a total put value of 39,888,821,250 Combined total value = 40,152,408,750

Strike 362.25 has a total call value of 314,617,500 versus a total put value of 36,882,303,750 Combined total value = 37,196,921,250

Strike 362.5 has a total call value of 320,287,500 versus a total put value of 36,550,777,500 Combined total value = 36,871,065,000

Strike 364.75 has a total call value of 371,317,500 versus a total put value of 33,589,215,000 Combined total value = 33,960,532,500

Strike 365 has a total call value of 376,987,500 versus a total put value of 33,265,721,250 Combined total value = 33,642,708,750

Strike 367.25 has a total call value of 431,662,500 versus a total put value of 30,437,505,000 Combined total value = 30,869,167,500

Strike 367.5 has a total call value of 437,737,500 versus a total put value of 30,127,511,250 Combined total value = 30,565,248,750

Strike 369.75 has a total call value of 494,842,500 versus a total put value of 27,391,938,750 Combined total value = 27,886,781,250

Strike 370 has a total call value of 501,930,000 versus a total put value of 27,094,702,500 Combined total value = 27,596,632,500

Strike 372.25 has a total call value of 675,067,500 versus a total put value of 24,696,596,250 Combined total value = 25,371,663,750

Strike 372.5 has a total call value of 696,836,250 versus a total put value of 24,436,451,250 Combined total value = 25,133,287,500

Strike 374.75 has a total call value of 938,925,000 versus a total put value of 22,171,995,000 Combined total value = 23,110,920,000

Strike 375 has a total call value of 971,223,750 versus a total put value of 21,930,716,250 Combined total value = 22,901,940,000

Strike 377.25 has a total call value of 1,469,070,000 versus a total put value of 20,089,080,000 Combined total value = 21,558,150,000

Strike 377.5 has a total call value of 1,526,276,250 versus a total put value of 19,889,381,250 Combined total value = 21,415,657,500

Strike 379.75 has a total call value of 2,096,415,000 versus a total put value of 18,155,272,500 Combined total value = 20,251,687,500

Strike 380 has a total call value of 2,168,133,750 versus a total put value of 17,969,343,750 Combined total value = 20,137,477,500

Strike 382.25 has a total call value of 3,275,910,000 versus a total put value of 16,601,253,750 Combined total value = 19,877,163,750

Strike 382.5 has a total call value of 3,406,758,750 versus a total put value of 16,454,205,000 Combined total value = 19,860,963,750

Strike 384.75 has a total call value of 4,658,512,500 versus a total put value of 15,186,352,500 Combined total value = 19,844,865,000

Strike 385 has a total call value of 4,808,531,250 versus a total put value of 15,049,968,750 Combined total value = 19,858,500,000

Strike 387.25 has a total call value of 6,427,215,000 versus a total put value of 14,005,068,750 Combined total value = 20,432,283,750

Strike 387.5 has a total call value of 6,612,333,750 versus a total put value of 13,890,757,500 Combined total value = 20,503,091,250

Strike 389.75 has a total call value of 8,604,326,250 versus a total put value of 12,866,208,750 Combined total value = 21,470,535,000

Strike 390 has a total call value of 8,832,847,500 versus a total put value of 12,758,951,250 Combined total value = 21,591,798,750

Strike 392.25 has a total call value of 11,255,861,250 versus a total put value of 12,044,835,000 Combined total value = 23,300,696,250

Strike 392.5 has a total call value of 11,528,223,750 versus a total put value of 11,965,522,500 Combined total value = 23,493,746,250

Strike 394.75 has a total call value of 14,008,342,500 versus a total put value of 11,251,710,000 Combined total value = 25,260,052,500

Strike 395 has a total call value of 14,287,320,000 versus a total put value of 11,172,397,500 Combined total value = 25,459,717,500

Strike 397.25 has a total call value of 16,930,856,250 versus a total put value of 10,474,076,250 Combined total value = 27,404,932,500

Strike 397.5 has a total call value of 17,228,328,750 versus a total put value of 10,396,485,000 Combined total value = 27,624,813,750

Strike 399.75 has a total call value of 19,944,461,250 versus a total put value of 9,698,467,500 Combined total value = 29,642,928,750

Strike 400 has a total call value of 20,251,248,750 versus a total put value of 9,621,450,000 Combined total value = 29,872,698,750

Strike 402.25 has a total call value of 23,364,686,250 versus a total put value of 9,025,188,750 Combined total value = 32,389,875,000

Strike 402.5 has a total call value of 23,715,213,750 versus a total put value of 8,958,937,500 Combined total value = 32,674,151,250

Strike 404.75 has a total call value of 26,900,943,750 versus a total put value of 8,362,676,250 Combined total value = 35,263,620,000

Strike 405 has a total call value of 27,255,825,000 versus a total put value of 8,297,437,500 Combined total value = 35,553,262,500

Strike 407.25 has a total call value of 30,500,178,750 versus a total put value of 7,718,186,250 Combined total value = 38,218,365,000

Strike 407.5 has a total call value of 30,862,383,750 versus a total put value of 7,653,858,750 Combined total value = 38,516,242,500

Strike 409.75 has a total call value of 34,138,023,750 versus a total put value of 7,074,911,250 Combined total value = 41,212,935,000

Strike 410 has a total call value of 34,514,167,500 versus a total put value of 7,010,752,500 Combined total value = 41,524,920,000

Strike 412.5 has a total call value of 38,589,142,500 versus a total put value of 6,414,727,500 Combined total value = 45,003,870,000

Strike 414.75 has a total call value of 42,261,176,250 versus a total put value of 5,878,608,750 Combined total value = 48,139,785,000

Strike 415 has a total call value of 42,671,677,500 versus a total put value of 5,819,040,000 Combined total value = 48,490,717,500

Strike 417.5 has a total call value of 46,784,452,500 versus a total put value of 5,226,052,500 Combined total value = 52,010,505,000

Strike 419.75 has a total call value of 50,492,936,250 versus a total put value of 4,692,667,500 Combined total value = 55,185,603,750

Strike 420 has a total call value of 50,906,373,750 versus a total put value of 4,633,571,250 Combined total value = 55,539,945,000

Strike 422.5 has a total call value of 55,085,636,250 versus a total put value of 4,058,471,250 Combined total value = 59,144,107,500

Strike 424.75 has a total call value of 58,846,972,500 versus a total put value of 3,540,881,250 Combined total value = 62,387,853,750

Strike 425 has a total call value of 59,265,540,000 versus a total put value of 3,483,371,250 Combined total value = 62,748,911,250

Strike 427.5 has a total call value of 63,462,352,500 versus a total put value of 2,909,283,750 Combined total value = 66,371,636,250

Strike 429.75 has a total call value of 67,239,483,750 versus a total put value of 2,392,605,000 Combined total value = 69,632,088,750

Strike 430 has a total call value of 67,661,358,750 versus a total put value of 2,338,031,250 Combined total value = 69,999,390,000

Strike 432.5 has a total call value of 71,891,583,750 versus a total put value of 1,797,693,750 Combined total value = 73,689,277,500

Strike 434.75 has a total call value of 75,698,786,250 versus a total put value of 1,311,390,000 Combined total value = 77,010,176,250

Strike 435 has a total call value of 76,121,977,500 versus a total put value of 1,257,356,250 Combined total value = 77,379,333,750

Strike 437.5 has a total call value of 80,358,615,000 versus a total put value of 717,018,750 Combined total value = 81,075,633,750

Strike 439.75 has a total call value of 84,171,588,750 versus a total put value of 230,715,000 Combined total value = 84,402,303,750

Strike 440 has a total call value of 84,600,787,500 versus a total put value of 186,300,000 Combined total value = 84,787,087,500

Strike 442.5 has a total call value of 88,918,762,500 versus a total put value of 139,725,000 Combined total value = 89,058,487,500

Strike 445 has a total call value of 93,236,737,500 versus a total put value of 93,150,000 Combined total value = 93,329,887,500

Strike 447.5 has a total call value of 97,579,012,500 versus a total put value of 46,575,000 Combined total value = 97,625,587,500

Strike 450 has a total call value of 101,921,287,500 versus a total put value of 0 Combined total value = 101,921,287,500

Max-Pain Table for Stocks

Max-Pain Table Expiry

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Max Pain Table (Stocks)
Symbol	Symbol Ltp	Max Pain
360ONE	1137.3	1140
ABB	5236	5200
ABCAPITAL	348.2	350
ADANIENSOL	988.05	990
ADANIENT	2232.7	2300
ADANIGREEN	1021	1020
ADANIPORTS	1490.5	1500
ALKEM	5666	5700
AMBER	6727	6800
AMBUJACEM	546.4	555
ANGELONE	2519.2	2600
APLAPOLLO	1721.4	1740
APOLLOHOSP	7010	7200
ASHOKLEY	165.93	160
ASIANPAINT	2801.1	2800
ASTRAL	1444	1460
AUBANK	993.55	960
AUROPHARMA	1184.6	1200
AXISBANK	1228.4	1240
BAJAJ-AUTO	8952	9000
BAJAJFINSV	2030.7	2060
BAJFINANCE	1002.5	1020
BANDHANBNK	149.4	150
BANKBARODA	285.1	290
BANKINDIA	141.57	143
BDL	1338.7	1400
BEL	386.1	400
BHARATFORG	1402.5	1400
BHARTIARTL	2101.6	2100
BHEL	278.1	280
BIOCON	385.85	390
BLUESTARCO	1815.2	1780
BOSCHLTD	36270	36500
BPCL	368.35	365
BRITANNIA	6100.5	6000
BSE	2655	2700
CAMS	749.3	780
CANBK	150.24	149
CDSL	1488.7	1560
CGPOWER	681.95	680
CHOLAFIN	1709.6	1700
CIPLA	1494.3	1520
COALINDIA	383.7	384.75
COFORGE	1868.2	1840
COLPAL	2123.5	2180
CONCOR	498.45	520
CROMPTON	251.9	265
CUMMINSIND	4504.8	4500
CYIENT	1136.1	1160
DABUR	496.75	500
DALBHARAT	2047.6	2040
DELHIVERY	402.65	410
DIVISLAB	6364.5	6400
DIXON	13385	13750
DLF	684.5	710
DMART	3843.6	3900
DRREDDY	1271.6	1270
EICHERMOT	7152.5	7100
ETERNAL	285.8	295
EXIDEIND	362.25	375
FEDERALBNK	264.1	260
FORTIS	873.15	890
GAIL	169.49	175
GLENMARK	1958	1940
GMRAIRPORT	102.81	102
GODREJCP	1186	1160
GODREJPROP	2021.2	2080
GRASIM	2788.9	2800
HAL	4230	4450
HAVELLS	1397.5	1440
HCLTECH	1656.8	1660
HDFCAMC	2574.9	2620
HDFCBANK	987.6	1000
HDFCLIFE	755.35	770
HEROMOTOCO	5886.5	6000
HFCL	64.79	68
HINDALCO	845.15	820
HINDPETRO	467.6	460
HINDUNILVR	2282.2	2300
HINDZINC	583.35	550
HUDCO	210.08	220
ICICIBANK	1346.4	1370
ICICIGI	1945.5	1980
ICICIPRULI	634.95	630
IDEA	11.31	11
IDFCFIRSTB	83.45	82
IEX	140.91	145
IIFL	568.5	560
INDHOTEL	723.9	740
INDIANB	777.85	820
INDIGO	4958	5000
INDUSINDBK	838.2	850
INDUSTOWER	407.2	410
INFY	1596.6	1600
INOXWIND	126.38	130
IOC	168.21	166
IRCTC	668.4	690
IREDA	133.1	140
IRFC	111.82	116
ITC	402.1	405
JINDALSTEL	1007.7	1020
JIOFIN	293.85	305
JSWENERGY	480.35	490
JSWSTEEL	1086.5	1130
JUBLFOOD	556.4	580
KALYANKJIL	477.85	480
KAYNES	4191.5	4400
KEI	4088.3	4100
KFINTECH	1029.1	1060
KOTAKBANK	2178.6	2160
KPITTECH	1168.1	1200
LAURUSLABS	1012.3	1000
LICHSGFIN	526.6	550
LICI	856.25	880
LODHA	1075.9	1100
LT	4057.9	4040
LTF	302.35	302.5
LTIM	6225	6200
LUPIN	2117.5	2080
M&M	3616.2	3700
MANAPPURAM	284.95	280
MANKIND	2102.4	2200
MARICO	738.4	740
MARUTI	16417	16300
MAXHEALTH	1056.6	1100
MAZDOCK	2385.3	2550
MCX	10160	10100
MFSL	1661.6	1700
MOTHERSON	119.68	116
MPHASIS	2862.9	2900
MUTHOOTFIN	3836.3	3800
NATIONALUM	279.3	270
NAUKRI	1351	1360
NBCC	110.83	112
NCC	157.04	167.5
NESTLEIND	1237.3	1240
NHPC	75.52	78
NMDC	77.27	77
NTPC	321.4	325
NUVAMA	7224	7200
NYKAA	246.1	255
OBEROIRLTY	1628.7	1640
OFSS	7802.5	8000
OIL	402	410
ONGC	231.81	239
PAGEIND	36175	37000
PATANJALI	536	540
PAYTM	1278.1	1300
PERSISTENT	6304.5	6300
PETRONET	267.4	278
PFC	337.55	355
PGEL	562.2	560
PHOENIXLTD	1785.3	1740
PIDILITIND	1461.5	1480
PIIND	3220.9	3350
PNB	118.36	120
PNBHOUSING	910.65	910
POLICYBZR	1783.1	1840
POLYCAB	7093.5	7200
POWERGRID	261.2	270
POWERINDIA	19420	19500
PPLPHARMA	168.91	180
PRESTIGE	1607	1660
RBLBANK	295.85	310
RECLTD	335.35	350
RELIANCE	1543.7	1540
RVNL	308.4	315
SAIL	129.64	133
SAMMAANCAP	145.14	155
SBICARD	839.75	870
SBILIFE	2010.3	2020
SBIN	976.3	970
SHREECEM	26115	26500
SHRIRAMFIN	860.05	850
SIEMENS	3153.9	3200
SOLARINDS	11901	12500
SONACOMS	486.4	500
SRF	3011.2	2950
SUNPHARMA	1777.6	1800
SUPREMEIND	3361.1	3400
SUZLON	52.35	54
SYNGENE	644.3	650
TATACONSUM	1177.9	1170
TATAELXSI	5003.5	5100
TATAMOTORS	0	320
TATAPOWER	380.8	390
TATASTEEL	170.55	170
TATATECH	648.35	670
TCS	3223.8	3200
TECHM	1578	1540
TIINDIA	2628.6	2700
TITAGARH	782.1	800
TITAN	3929.4	3880
TMPV	348.1	360
TORNTPHARM	3740.5	3750
TORNTPOWER	1294.5	1300
TRENT	4083.5	4200
TVSMOTOR	3638.6	3600
ULTRACEMCO	11523	11700
UNIONBANK	153.69	155
UNITDSPR	1446.6	1440
UNOMINDA	1256	1280
UPL	749.45	750
VBL	474.2	470
VEDL	571.4	550
VOLTAS	1389.2	1380
WIPRO	260.88	255
YESBANK	21.56	22
ZYDUSLIFE	917.85	930

Note:

Stock LTP > Max Pain	Bearish Trend
Stock LTP < Max Pain	Bullish Trend

Frequently Asked Questions

Max Pain, also known as the max pain price, is the strike price at which the maximum number of option contracts (both puts and calls) would expire worthless, causing the largest financial losses for option holders at expiration. This price point represents the level where option writers would experience the least payout obligation.

The max pain theory suggests that as expiration approaches, market makers and option writers may attempt to influence the stock price toward this level to minimize their payout obligations, making it a significant reference point for traders analyzing option expiration dynamics.

Max Pain is calculated by determining the total dollar value of in-the-money options at each strike price. Here's the step-by-step process:

For each strike price: Calculate the difference between the current stock price and the strike price.
Multiply by Open Interest: Multiply this difference by the open interest (number of contracts) at that strike for both call and put options.
Sum the values: Add together the dollar value for put options and call options at each strike price.
Repeat for all strikes: Perform this calculation for every available strike price in the option chain.
Identify the maximum: The strike price with the highest combined dollar value is the Max Pain price.

This calculation helps identify the price level where option writers would face the maximum financial loss if the stock closes at that price on expiration day.

Traders can incorporate Max Pain analysis into their trading strategy in several ways:

Expiration Day Trading: As option expiration approaches, traders can use Max Pain as a potential support or resistance level, as market makers may attempt to push the price toward this level.
Option Selection: Understanding Max Pain helps traders choose strike prices that are less likely to be manipulated, potentially improving their option trade outcomes.
Risk Management: If a stock is trading far from Max Pain before expiration, traders can anticipate potential price movement toward this level and adjust their positions accordingly.
Market Sentiment Indicator: Comparing the current stock price to Max Pain can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price direction near expiration.
Hedging Strategy: Option writers can use Max Pain to identify strike prices where they might face the least payout risk, helping them structure more efficient hedging strategies.

Max Pain provides insights into potential stock price behavior, especially near option expiration:

Price Magnet Effect: If the stock price is significantly above or below Max Pain before expiration, there may be a tendency for the price to move toward Max Pain as expiration approaches, as option writers hedge their positions.
Support/Resistance Level: Max Pain can act as a psychological and technical support or resistance level, especially on expiration day, as it represents the price where maximum option value would be lost.
Volatility Indicator: A large gap between current price and Max Pain may indicate higher potential volatility or price movement as expiration nears.
Market Maker Activity: Significant open interest concentration around Max Pain suggests where market makers might have the most incentive to influence price movement through their hedging activities.

Note: Max Pain is a theoretical concept and should be used in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools, as it does not guarantee price movement.

Max Pain is a dynamic value that changes continuously based on several factors:

Open Interest Changes: As traders open and close option positions, the open interest at different strike prices changes, which directly affects the Max Pain calculation.
Stock Price Movement: As the underlying stock price moves, different strike prices become in-the-money or out-of-the-money, altering the dollar value calculations.
Time Decay: As expiration approaches, the time value of options decreases, but the intrinsic value calculations for Max Pain continue to evolve with price movements.
New Option Contracts: When new strike prices are added or when significant new positions are opened, Max Pain may shift to reflect the new distribution of open interest.

For accurate Max Pain analysis, traders should monitor it regularly, especially in the days leading up to expiration, as it can shift significantly as market conditions and option positions change.

Max Pain and Spot Price are two distinct concepts that serve different purposes in options trading:

Spot Price (Current Market Price): This is the current trading price of the underlying stock or index in the market. It represents the real-time value at which the asset can be bought or sold immediately.
Max Pain Price: This is a calculated theoretical price level based on option open interest data. It represents the strike price where option writers would face minimum payout obligations, not necessarily where the stock is currently trading.

The relationship between these two prices is crucial: when the spot price is far from Max Pain, traders may anticipate potential price movement toward Max Pain as expiration approaches. However, this is not guaranteed, and many other factors influence stock price movement.

No, Max Pain is not always accurate and should not be used as the sole indicator for predicting stock price movement. Here's why:

Market Forces: Strong fundamental news, earnings reports, or significant market events can override the Max Pain effect and drive prices in unexpected directions.
Institutional Activity: Large institutional trades, algorithmic trading, and other market participants may have different objectives than minimizing option payouts.
Limited Influence: While market makers may attempt to influence price toward Max Pain, their ability to do so is limited, especially in highly liquid stocks with strong directional momentum.
Multiple Expirations: Stocks often have options expiring on different dates (weekly, monthly), which means multiple Max Pain levels may exist simultaneously, reducing the predictive power of any single level.
Statistical Tool: Max Pain is best viewed as a statistical tool that provides context about option market dynamics rather than a guaranteed price target.

Traders should use Max Pain as one of many tools in their analysis, combining it with technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and market sentiment indicators for more comprehensive decision-making.

Max Pain becomes increasingly relevant as option expiration approaches:

Last Trading Week: Max Pain analysis is most useful during the final week before expiration, when option writers are actively hedging and the "pinning effect" (price movement toward Max Pain) is most likely to occur.
Expiration Day: On the day of expiration, Max Pain can serve as a key reference level, as market makers may attempt to keep the stock price near this level to minimize their payout obligations.
High Open Interest: Max Pain is more reliable when there is significant open interest concentrated around specific strike prices, as this indicates where option writers have the most exposure.
Low Volatility Periods: During periods of low market volatility, Max Pain may have a stronger influence, as there are fewer competing forces driving price movement.
Monthly Expirations: Monthly option expirations (typically the third Friday) often show stronger Max Pain effects compared to weekly expirations, due to higher open interest and more significant market maker involvement.

While Max Pain can be calculated at any time, its predictive value and practical application increase significantly as expiration approaches, making it particularly useful for short-term trading strategies focused on expiration week dynamics.

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