MAAStock and Options Trade Setup — Mid-America Apartment Communities
NYSE · REIT (Sunbelt Apartment / Multifamily) · Moderate-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$16B
MAA is the cleanest pure-play on the U.S. Sunbelt apartment supply cycle inflection. The Sunbelt suffered the heaviest new-supply deliveries through 2024-2025, compressing same-store rent growth to near-zero or negative. New deliveries are now collapsing as construction starts dropped 40%+ from peak — by 2026-2027 Sunbelt apartment supply will be well below demand absorption, setting up multi-year rent re-acceleration. MAA owns institutional-quality assets in the highest-growth metros (population, employment, in-migration), with operationally disciplined management. Balance sheet is among the strongest in the REIT universe (Baa1/BBB+ rated, sub-30% leverage), giving capacity to acquire or develop during the supply trough at attractive yields-on-cost. The dividend has been raised for 16+ consecutive years. As long-duration rates ease, REIT cohort tends to outperform and MAA is positioned as the highest-quality Sunbelt vehicle. Options liquidity is moderate; medium-duration directional setups around rent-growth catalysts have been productive.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move MAA against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Sunbelt supply absorption slower than projected, delaying rent re-acceleration
- 2.Long-duration interest rates rising materially, pressuring REIT cap rates
- 3.Sunbelt employment softening if remote-work reversion accelerates urban moves
MAA Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAA a good options trade today?+
Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 67/100, ranking it top 25% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is MAA's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
MAA's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 63%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past MAA trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for MAA?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the MAA setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh MAA's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If MAA drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for MAA?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to MAA: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is MAA outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. MAA currently scores 67.
How does MAA compare to other REIT (Sunbelt Apartment / Multifamily) setups?+
MAA's sector rank and percentile against other REIT (Sunbelt Apartment / Multifamily) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related REIT (Sunbelt Apartment / Multifamily) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
Educational content only — not personalized investment advice. Options carry substantial risk.
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