LGND Max Pain
LGND Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of LGND.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
LGND 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 LGND max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Ligand Pharmaceuticals options about one week from expiration was $248.39. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does LGND trade above or below its max pain?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals closed above its near-term max pain on 20 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 4, 2026 it closed at $316.26, 27.3% above max pain of $248.39.
How has LGND max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for Ligand Pharmaceuticals ranged from $235.54 to $280.00. It went from $279.91 on Oct 8, 2026 to $248.39 on Nov 4, 2026. See the LGND max pain history for a longer view.
What is Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc?
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and acquiring technologies that aid in creating medicine.