ARCC Max Pain
ARCC Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of ARCC.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
ARCC Max Pain FAQ
What is max pain?
Max pain is the price where the total value of all open calls and puts would be lowest at expiration, so option buyers as a group would lose the most. Some traders watch it as a level the stock may drift toward near expiration, because option sellers, often market makers, hedge their positions in ways that can pull the price toward heavily traded strikes. It is a theory, not a guarantee.
What is ARCC max pain this week?
As of the Nov 9, 2026 close, max pain for Ares Capital options about one week from expiration was $18.99. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does ARCC trade above or below its max pain?
Ares Capital closed above its near-term max pain on 8 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 9, 2026 it closed at $19.33, 1.8% above max pain of $18.99.
How has ARCC max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for Ares Capital ranged from $18.97 to $19.06. It went from $19.00 on Oct 13, 2026 to $18.99 on Nov 9, 2026. See the ARCC max pain history for a longer view.
What is Ares Capital Corporation?
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company.