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AMD

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Close $511.57EOD only
Max Pain
$260.00
Next expiry Jun 18, 2026
Expected Move
±$39.38
7.7% from close
Price Gap
-251.57
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
100
High premium
P/C OI
1.10
Slightly put-heavy
Consensus
8.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 12, 2026 close
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Jun 12, 2026 close
AMD Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 11, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish thesis: high vol, bullish flow, gamma pinning near $480, spot above MP, QQQ momentum support upside to $507 near-term. Key risk is reversal below $480.

Confidence:
9 / 10
Base confidence of 5. Adjustments: +2 for aligned GEX and flow, +1 for positive gamma, +0.5 for spot above max pain, +0.5 for VIX at 19.
Supports: Bullish flow, positive GEX, spot above MP, high vol momentum.
Conflicts: Gamma flip at $390, resistance at $500, max pain draw if spot reverses.
📈Momentum from QQQ +3.38% drives bullish flow.
📍Pinning near $480 max pain, dealers long gamma.
⚠️Gamma flip at $390 if spot drops 20%+.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High; 3.38% QQQ rally elevated IV.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
+$61M GEX, pinning near $480 max pain, flip at $390.
Flow Regime
Bullish
Bullish; net premium positive.
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot above MP (~$480), bullish bias.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — High vol + bullish flow + gamma pinning + spot above MP = sustained bias.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$470.05$506.85
Support $470, resistance $507; momentum from QQQ.
Next 1 week
$446.93$529.98
Range $447-$530; key $500 resistance.
Next 2 weeks
$430.38$546.53
Range $430-$547; breakout above $500 targets higher.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $480 (2026-06-12); $260 (2026-06-18); $470 (2026-06-26)
EM guardrails: 2d $470.05/$506.85; 1w $446.93/$529.98
Support: $480.00 · $430.38
Resistance: $500.00 · $546.53
Gamma flip: ~$390.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 16,273 (20.2% below spot)
Structural: Max Pain $480 (Jun12), $485 (Jun18), $470 (Jun26); Gamma Flip ~$390; Support $480/$430; Resistance $500/$547.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+61.0M

DEX: +99.2M shares

Gamma flip: ~$390 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 16,273 (20.2% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX +$61M, DEX +99.2M shares, gamma flip ~$390.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: Elevated vs VIX (19.44) due to high vol regime.

Term structure: Likely contango with kinks at Jun12/18/26 expiries.

Skew: Skew steep; upside calls attractive given bullish bias.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium $324.7M positive with P/C volume ratio 0.65 (calls dominant), indicating strong bullish flow.

Directional prints: 68 call 467.5 ITM 2026-06-12 — Vol 3313 vs OI 465 (ratio 7.1); likely bought (bullish) given high call demand.

Unusual: 64.9 call 475 ITM 2026-06-12 — Vol 5638 vs OI 832 (ratio 6.8); likely bought (bullish) given high call demand. 67 call 470 ITM 2026-06-12 — Vol 8734 vs OI 1328 (ratio 6.6); likely bought (bullish) given high call demand. 65 call 477.5 ITM 2026-06-12 — Vol 2163 vs OI 353 (ratio 6.1); likely bought (bullish) given high call demand.

Risks & Catalysts

!Spot drop below $480 triggering gamma flip.
!Macro reversal after QQQ rally.
!Earnings risk if scheduled.
!Overbought conditions.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadStrong
Buy 2026-08-21 $480.00/$570.00 call spread
Why now: Defined risk, upside exposure with lower vol headwind; expiration after earnings captures follow-through.
Upside capped at $510; downside if spot drops below $480; earnings miss could reverse.
Bullish risk reversalStrong
Buy 2026-08-21 $520.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $440.00 put
Why now: Fits high vol and strong delta flow; zero-cost or small credit; captures move beyond $510.
Unlimited upside but limited downside? Actually short put caps gains if stock drops; put delta adds risk.
Put credit spreadModerate-Strong
Sell 2026-08-21 $440.00/$370.00 put spread
Why now: IV high, credit attractive; gamma pin near $480 supports; defined risk if reversal.
Max loss if spot < short strike; earnings gap risk; credit limited upside.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread 480/570
Buy 2026-08-21 $480.00/$570.00 call spread
Buy 480 call, sell 570 call. Gains if AMD rallies above ~$515; max gain $54.72, max loss $35.28.
Why this play: Best aligned with bullish thesis: defined risk, captures upside to $570, expires after earnings. Outranks risk reversal due to lower downside; outranks put credit as more direct bullish bet.
Debit: $28.87-$35.28
Max loss: $35.28
BE: $515.28
Mgmt: Exit if spot drops below $480; take profits near $570 or decay post-earnings.
Traders seeking defined-risk bullish exposure with earnings catalyst.
#2
Bullish Risk Reversal 440/520
Buy 2026-08-21 $520.00 call / sell 2026-08-21 $440.00 put
Buy 520 call, sell 440 put. Unlimited upside potential; downside risk below $440.
Why this play: Higher reward potential with zero/credit cost; suits aggressive traders. Outranks put credit because it profits more from upside; outranked by spread due to higher risk if reversal.
Debit: $13.32-$16.28
Max loss: $440.00
BE: $440.00
Mgmt: Monitor below $480; consider closing if puts become ITM.
Aggressive traders comfortable with unlimited upside and downside risk.
#3
Put Credit Spread 440/370
Sell 2026-08-21 $440.00/$370.00 put spread
Sell 440 put, buy 370 put. Max profit $25.25 if AMD >$440 at expiration; max loss $44.75 below $370.
Why this play: Conservative bullish play: collects credit with defined risk. Outranked by others because it benefits more from time decay than directional move, less upside.
Credit: $20.66-$25.25
Max loss: $44.75
BE: $414.75
Mgmt: Let expire if above $440; roll if approaches $440.
Conservative traders wanting income with directional bias.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF AMD holds above $480THEN buy 480/570 bull call spread ~$32
IFIF AMD holds above $480 AND 5-day RSI > 60 (momentum)THEN enter risk reversal: buy 520c sell 440p
IFIF AMD holds above $480 AND 5-day RSI <= 60 (no momentum)THEN sell 440/370 put spread ~$23 credit
Exit Triggers
EXITIF AMD drops below $480THEN exit all: close bull call, risk reversal, put credit

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias, support $480. Momentum defined as 5-day RSI > 60. Top plays: 1) bull call 480/570, 2) risk reversal 440/520 if momentum, else 3) put credit 440/370. Duration multi-week, earnings 2026-08-04.
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