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As someone who has traded SPX and SPY for more than 15 years, I can tell you this: SPY max pain behaves very differently from SPX max pain. This hub
This is your central hub for everything related to SPX Max Pain — including tools, charts, professional workflows, live examples, and in-depth strategy guides. If you trade SPX credit spreads,
In my 15+ years on the desk, I’ve learned that max pain is only useful if you track it properly. Most traders load a “Max Pain Tracker,” see a single
When most retail traders talk about max pain, they treat it like a price target – as if the market “should” expire there. On a real options desk, it’s nothing
In my 15+ years trading SPX credit spreads and iron condors, I’ve learned that the market doesn’t just move because of “news” or headlines. A huge part of what you
If you spend any time around options traders, you’ll hear the term “max pain” over and over.Some traders swear by it as a reliable expiration “magnet.” Others roll their eyes
Options traders love talking about “max pain” — especially on expiration day. Some swear it’s a secret weapon. Others say it’s noise. What most traders miss, though, is how differently
When I first heard about the max pain strategy, it sounded dramatic — like something out of a movie. In reality, it’s one of the more logical tools in options
If you’ve ever seen SPX or SPY gravitate toward a seemingly arbitrary level on a Friday afternoon, you might’ve witnessed expiration pinning in action. Some traders treat it like gospel.
Why SPY Max Pain Matters More Than You Think If you trade SPY options, understanding SPY max pain can give you a serious edge. This concept — the price level