XLK Max Pain
XLK $186.32 · Updated Oct 26, 4:00 PM ET
XLK max pain for Oct 30, 2026 (4 days out) is $190.00, 2.0% above the current $186.32. That is the settlement price at which the open contracts on that date would pay holders the least. For Nov 27, 2026, max pain is $187.50.
MAX PAIN BY EXPIRATION
| Expiration | DTE | Max pain | vs spot | Call OI | Put OI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 | $190.00 | +2.0% | 7,839 | 6,301 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 | $191.00 | +2.5% | 3,378 | 4,747 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 18 | $189.00 | +1.4% | 2,638 | 2,212 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 25 | $190.00 | +2.0% | 22,133 | 43,255 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 32 | $187.50 | +0.6% | 546 | 1,196 |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 39 | $183.00 | -1.8% | 53 | 74 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 53 | $175.00 | -6.1% | 57,392 | 150,300 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 81 | $170.00 | -8.8% | 52,959 | 101,239 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 144 | $190.00 | +2.0% | 20,343 | 30,348 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 172 | $185.00 | -0.7% | 3,385 | 5,214 |
How this is calculated: Max Pain methodology