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Apple Inc.Close $336.13EOD only
Max Pain
$330.00
Next expiry Sep 21, 2026
Expected Move
±$3.91
1.2% from close
Price Gap
-6.13
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
74
High premium
P/C OI
0.78
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.5/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Sep 18, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Sep 18, 2026 close
AAPL Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 22, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness8 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Iron Condor
Invalidation: Spot breaks $284 support or $300 resistance
Confidence:
9 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +1 GEX positive (pinning); +1 spot 0.2% from MP; +1 VIX 17

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
IV 31.2% vs VIX 17.3, elevated implies high premium.
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Near-term put IV 68% on 6/26 indicates event risk, rest of curve normal.

⚡Front-week put IV 68% signals event risk; avoid naked short front-week.
📈Positive dealer gamma +$305M supports pinning near max pain $298.
🟢GEX strongly positive, dealer hedging adds stability.

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: At

GEX regime: Pinning ($+305.6M)

Gamma flip: ~$240.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 59,643 (19.2% below spot)

OI concentrations: Max pain $298, call wall $320-$350, put floor $240.

Verdict: Moderate pin risk; positive GEX and spot near max pain reduce directional risk.

Premium Opportunities

#1
Iron condor
Sell 2026-07-31 $280.00/$265.00 put wing and $315.00/$330.00 call wing
Non-directional; wide wings collect premium.
Credit: $4.10-$5.01
Max loss: $9.99
BE: 274.99 / 320.01
Mgmt: Close at 50% gain or $284/$300 breach.
#2
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-07-31 $280.00/$265.00 put spread
Sell put spread above support.
Credit: $1.86-$2.28
Max loss: $12.72
BE: $277.72
Mgmt: Exit below $284.74.
#3
Call calendar
Sell 2026-07-24 $315.00 call / buy 2026-07-31 $315.00 call
Calendar spread on calls.
Debit: $1.41-$1.73
Max loss: $1.73
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Close pre-earnings or if spot nears $315.

Risk Alerts

!Front-week IV spike (6/26 put IV 68%)
!Resistance at $300 nearby
!Put OI concentration 59.6k below spot may act as attractor
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