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AMD

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Close $523.20EOD only
Max Pain
$500.00
Next expiry Jun 5, 2026
Expected Move
±$16.12
3.1% from close
Price Gap
-23.20
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
84
High premium
P/C OI
1.10
Balanced positioning
Consensus
6.5/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 4, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 4, 2026 close
AMD Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 4, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish bias short-term due to positive dealer GEX and bullish flow, but spot above max pain ($500) and high IV warrant caution; confidence 8.5/10.

Confidence:
8.5 / 10
Base 5; +2 GEX/flow aligned; +1 GEX positive pinning; -0.5 spot above MP; +1 low VIX.
Supports: Positive GEX $72M, bullish flow, low VIX, event pinning.
Conflicts: Spot above MP, high IV, resistance $579.93.
📌Gamma pin ~$500; spot $523, pullback risk if pin fails.
Bullish flow confirms uptrend; call support intact.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High relative to typical; event-driven premium; VIX 15.4 adds tail risk.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Strong positive GEX +$72M; gamma flip ~$500 based on put OI 10,132 (4.4% below spot).
Flow Regime
Bullish
Net bullish flow; P/C ratio supportive; sustained call buying.
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot $523.6, 4.6% above MP $500; dealer gamma long below, short above.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Jun5 expiry; max pain $500; gamma flip at same level; event-driven pinning.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$507.08$539.33
Pinning $500; spot near mid; expiry day volatility.
Next 1 week
$479.43$566.98
Post-event extension possible; support $500, resistance $567.
Next 2 weeks
$466.48$579.93
Structural uptrend; resistance $580; support $466.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $500 (2026-06-05); $488 (2026-06-12); $240 (2026-06-18)
EM guardrails: 2d $507.08/$539.33; 1w $479.43/$566.98
Support: $500.00 · $466.48
Resistance: $579.93
Gamma flip: ~$500.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 10,132 (4.4% below spot)
Structural: Max Pain $500 (Jun5), $488 (Jun12), $240 (Jun18). EM: 2d $507/$539, 1w $479/$567. Support $500, $466. Resistance $580. Gamma flip $500.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+72.1M

DEX: +100.5M shares

Gamma flip: ~$500 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 10,132 (4.4% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX +$72.1M, DEX +100.5M shares, gamma flip ~$500 (put OI 10,132).

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX 15.4; event premium may compress post-June5.

Term structure: Short-dated elevated; back months flatter; kink at Jun5 expiry.

Skew: Put skew elevated; consider put calendar spreads if pin expected.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net call premium dominates; low put/call vol ratio suggests bullish bias.

Directional prints: 68.2 call 525 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol 1953 vs OI 314 (6.2x) suggests new bullish buying; OTM call speculation. 67.9 call 535 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol 1705 vs OI 206 (8.3x) indicates aggressive call buying; OTM bullish bet. 71.7 call 597.5 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol 1296 vs OI 148 (8.8x) suggests speculative long OTM calls; high IV reflects demand.

Unusual: 137.5 put 285 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol 3576 vs OI 162 (22.1x) extremely unusual; likely bought as tail hedge despite low premium. 71.7 call 597.5 OTM 2026-06-12 — High vol/oi 8.8x for far OTM call; possibly sold to collect premium or bullish speculation. 52.1 put 522.5 OTM 2026-06-05 — Vol 1893 vs OI 229 (8.3x) near expiration; may be hedging or bearish flip given low IV.

Risks & Catalysts

!Pullback to $500 if gamma flip fails
!IV crush after earnings/event
!Resistance $580 holds
!Broader market decline (QQQ -0.48%)

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-08-21 $520.00/$540.00 call spread
Why now: Bull call spread captures upside with limited cost, suitable for event-specific bullish view.
IV crush post-event can hurt if held through earnings; resistance at $580 may cap upside.
Bullish risk reversalModerate
Buy 2026-08-21 $530.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $500.00 put
Why now: Risk reversal provides cheap upside convexity; selling put at support uses high IV premium to offset call cost.
Unlimited downside risk on short put if stock drops below 500; requires active management.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-08-21 $520.00/$540.00 call spread
Buy $520/$540 call spread expiring 2026-08-21, OTM with good liquidity.
Why this play: Limited risk, defined profit captures upside with low cost, ideal for event-specific bullish view.
Debit: $7.20-$8.80
Max loss: $8.80
BE: $528.80
Mgmt: Set invalidation at $500; exit near $540 or before earnings.
Traders seeking defined risk and profit target.
#2
Bullish Risk Reversal
Buy 2026-08-21 $530.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $500.00 put
Buy $530 call, sell $500 put expiring 2026-08-21.
Why this play: Cheap upside convexity using high IV premium from put sale at support.
Debit: $12.78-$15.62
Max loss: $500.00
BE: $500.00
Mgmt: Monitor spot near $500; consider rolling or closing if trend reverses.
Traders willing to accept downside risk for low-cost upside.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF spot holds above $500 support after a bounceTHEN enter AMD_BS_01 Bull Call Spread (buy $520/$540 call, exp 21Aug26)
IFIF spot trades near $500 and shows reversal from supportTHEN enter AMD_RR_01 Bullish Risk Reversal (buy $530 call, sell $500 put, exp 21Aug26)
Exit Triggers
EXITIF spot closes below $500 (invalidation level)THEN exit both AMD_BS_01 and AMD_RR_01 positions immediately

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias into earnings; key support $500, resistance $580. Enter bull call spread or risk reversal on bounce from $500. Invalidate if spot breaks $500. Profits target near $540-$580.
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