WES Max Pain
WES Max Pain by Expiry
The Max Pain for all expiration dates of WES.
| Expiration | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
WES 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 WES max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Western Midstream Partners options about one week from expiration was $45.06. The chart above shows the exact max pain for each expiration date.
Does WES trade above or below its max pain?
Western Midstream Partners closed above its near-term max pain on 3 of the last 20 trading days. On Nov 4, 2026 it closed at $42.52, 5.6% below max pain of $45.06.
How has WES max pain changed recently?
Over the last 20 trading days, near-term max pain for Western Midstream Partners ranged from $45.00 to $47.02. It went from $47.02 on Oct 8, 2026 to $45.06 on Nov 4, 2026. See the WES max pain history for a longer view.
What is Western Midstream Partners LP?
Western Midstream Partners LP is a USA-based company which own, operate, acquire and develop midstream energy assets.