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AMZN

Amazon.com, Inc.Close $244.39EOD only
Max Pain
$240.00
Next expiry Jun 22, 2026
Expected Move
±$4.29
1.8% from close
Price Gap
-4.39
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
100
High premium
P/C OI
0.63
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.5/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 18, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 18, 2026 close
AMZN Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 18, 2026

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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness8 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Bullish put credit spread at $220 support
Invalidation: Break below $220 or VIX > 20
Confidence:
8 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +1 GEX positive (pinning); -1 spot 11.1% from MP; +1 VIX 16

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
IV 42% vs VIX 16, elevated
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: 0 DTE IV 9.6% (expiry), then steep upward to ~30-38%

📊IV 42% vs VIX 16; elevated premium opportunities
⚠️Call OI wall $260-$350; resistance at $250

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Above

GEX regime: Pinning ($+290.0M)

OI concentrations: Call OI wall $260-$350; put OI light below $220

Verdict: Elevated pin risk near max pain $220-$240; expiration today

Premium Opportunities

#1
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-07-17 $225.00/$220.00 put spread
Sell $225/$220 put spread to collect premium with defined risk.
Credit: $0.57-$0.69
Max loss: $4.31
BE: $224.31
Mgmt: Close at 50% profit or if AMZN breaks below $232.69
#2
Cash-secured put
Sell 2026-07-17 $225.00 cash-secured put
Sell $225 CSP to collect premium and potentially buy stock at discount.
Credit: $1.83-$2.23
Max loss: $222.77
BE: $222.77
Mgmt: Roll down if spot approaches $225
#3
Short strangle
Sell 2026-08-21 $220.00 put + sell $270.00 call
Sell $220 put and $270 call for premium collection.
Credit: $10.73-$13.12
Max loss: Unlimited
BE: 206.88 / 283.12
Mgmt: Close at 50% profit; watch for breakout above $250

Risk Alerts

!Spot near $250 resistance; potential reversal
!High call OI above may cap further rally
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