RY Max Pain
RY Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of RY.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
RY 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 RY max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Royal Bank of Canada options about one week from expiration was $200.34. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does RY trade above or below its max pain?
Royal Bank of Canada closed above its near-term max pain on 18 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 4, 2026 it closed at $209.76, 4.7% above max pain of $200.34.
How has RY max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for Royal Bank of Canada ranged from $190.00 to $200.95. It went from $190.03 on Oct 8, 2026 to $200.34 on Nov 4, 2026. See the RY max pain history for a longer view.
What is Royal Bank of Canada?
Royal Bank of Canada is one of the two largest banks in Canada, with around CAD 2.5 trillion in assets at the end of July 2026.