DOW Max Pain
DOW Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of DOW.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
DOW 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 DOW max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Dow options about one week from expiration was $32.14. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does DOW trade above or below its max pain?
Dow closed above its near-term max pain on 16 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 4, 2026 it closed at $32.71, 1.8% above max pain of $32.14.
How has DOW max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for Dow ranged from $28.14 to $32.14. It went from $29.29 on Oct 8, 2026 to $32.14 on Nov 4, 2026. See the DOW max pain history for a longer view.
What is Dow Inc?
Dow is one of the largest plastics and chemicals producers in the world, ranking in the top five for upstream plastics production, such as polyethylene, or PE, and polypropylene, or PP.