MCH Max Pain
The max pain for Matthews China Active ETF (MCH) options expiring Nov 20, 2026 (8 DTE) is $18.00.
MCH Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of MCH.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 8 DTE monthly | 18.00 | -6.60 (-26.83%) |
| Dec 18, 2026 36 DTE monthly | 18.00 | -6.60 (-26.83%) |
| Mar 19, 2027 127 DTE monthly | 18.00 | -6.60 (-26.83%) |
| Jun 17, 2027 217 DTE weekly | 16.00 | -8.60 (-34.96%) |
MCH 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 MCH max pain this week?
As of the Nov 11, 2026 close, max pain for MCH options expiring Nov 20, 2026 is $18.00. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does MCH trade above or below its max pain?
MCH closed above its near-term max pain on 20 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 11, 2026 it closed at $24.62, 36.6% above max pain of $18.02.
How has MCH max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for MCH ranged from $18.00 to $18.24. It went from $18.00 on Oct 15, 2026 to $18.02 on Nov 11, 2026. See the MCH max pain history for a longer view.