IWM Max Pain
IWM Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of IWM.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
IWM 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 IWM max pain this week?
As of the Nov 6, 2026 close, max pain for IWM options about one week from expiration was $278.00. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does IWM trade above or below its max pain?
IWM closed above its near-term max pain on 11 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 6, 2026 it closed at $273.67, 1.6% below max pain of $278.00.
How has IWM max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for IWM ranged from $272.00 to $282.00. It went from $278.00 on Oct 12, 2026 to $278.00 on Nov 6, 2026. See the IWM max pain history for a longer view.