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AVGO

Broadcom Inc.Close $392.16EOD only
Max Pain
$407.50
Next expiry Jun 10, 2026
Expected Move
±$9.90
2.5% from close
Price Gap
+15.34
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
41
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
1.13
Slightly put-heavy
Consensus
5.0/10
Range bias
Published snapshot: Jun 9, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 9, 2026 close
AVGO Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 10, 2026

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Outlook

Bearish thesis: high vol, negative dealer gamma, spot 6.4% below MP, weak tech. Downside to $359.78 support key.

Confidence:
6 / 10
Base 5; +2 GEX/flow alignment; -1 spot far from MP; VIX elevates bearish regime.
Supports: Negative GEX, spot below MP, bearish market.
Conflicts: Mixed flow, DEX long delta.
📉Negative GEX ($-44.6M) amplifies downside; gamma flip at $330.
📌Spot 6.4% below max pain $398; pressure lower near expiry.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV high relative to norm; VIX 22.22 shows stress.
Gamma Regime
Trending
GEX -$44.6M, trending gamma regime amplifies moves.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed flow; put OI concentration at $330 acts as gamma flip.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot $373 (6.4% below $398 MP) pulls toward absorption.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Sustained bearish trend from dealer gamma and broad tech weakness.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$357.30$386.90
Break $357.3 opens to $330 gamma flip.
Next 1 week
$353.78$390.43
Support $353.78; resistance $390.43.
Next 2 weeks
$359.78$384.43
Range-bound between $359.78-$384.43; key support.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $398 (2026-06-10); $405 (2026-06-12); $415 (2026-06-15)
EM guardrails: 2d $357.30/$386.90; 1w $353.78/$390.43
Support: $359.78
Resistance: $384.43 · $397.50
Gamma flip: ~$330.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,419 (11.3% below spot)
Structural: Support $359.78; resistance $384.43, $397.5; gamma flip $330; EM guardrails 2d $357.3/$386.9.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-44.6M

DEX: +54.3M shares

Gamma flip: ~$330 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,419 (11.3% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX -$44.6M (short gamma); DEX +54.3M shares (long delta); gamma flip $330 (put OI).

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX due to selloff; favors premium selling.

Term structure: Backwardated near expiry; longer-term elevated.

Skew: Bearish skew; sell call spreads above $384 for decay.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium -$9.2M; PC vol 0.85 (more calls) but OI 1.14 (more puts), mixed flow.

Directional prints:

Unusual: 24.5 call 375 OTM 2026-06-10 — Vol/OI 47.6x; extreme OTM call buying, speculative bullish; could be short covering. 22.9 call 377.5 OTM 2026-06-10 — Vol/OI 39.3x; similar OTM call buying; buyer aggressive. 27.7 call 380 OTM 2026-06-10 — Vol/OI 38.0x; OTM call buying at high strike; speculative upside bet.

Risks & Catalysts

!Rally to $398 if VIX plunges.
!Gamma flip at $330 triggers reversal.
!Earnings event spikes vol.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bear put spreadModerate
Buy 2026-07-10 $355.00/$340.00 put spread
Why now: Bear put spread captures defined downside risk with lower cost than outright puts, suits multi-week bearish view.
Rally above short strike if VIX drops; earnings event can spike vols.
Long putModerate
Buy 2026-07-17 $350.00 put
Why now: Long put provides unlimited upside if bear thesis accelerates, with limited risk.
Time decay if move is slower; earnings can cause massive swing.
Call credit spreadModerate-Weak
Sell 2026-07-10 $425.00/$455.00 call spread
Why now: High IV supports credit premium; defined risk if unexpected rally.
If VIX plunges and stock rallies above short strike, losses capped but significant.

Top Plays

#1
Bear put spread
Buy 2026-07-10 $355.00/$340.00 put spread
Buy $355/$340 put spread for downside capture.
Why this play: Defined risk, lower cost, aligns with bearish multi-week view.
Debit: $4.43-$5.42
Max loss: $5.42
BE: $349.58
Mgmt: Close at 50% profit or hold to expiry if below $340.
Traders wanting defined risk and cost efficiency.
#2
Long put
Buy 2026-07-17 $350.00 put
Buy $350 put to benefit from further decline.
Why this play: Unlimited upside if bear thesis accelerates, limited risk.
Debit: $11.93-$14.58
Max loss: $14.58
BE: $335.42
Mgmt: Trail stop loss or take profit at key support levels.
Traders with strong conviction on downside.
#3
Call credit spread
Sell 2026-07-10 $425.00/$455.00 call spread
Sell $425/$455 call spread to collect credit.
Why this play: High IV premium, defined risk if rally, but less direct.
Credit: $2.57-$3.14
Max loss: $26.86
BE: $428.14
Mgmt: Close at 50% gain or if price approaches $425.
Traders expecting limited upside.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF price breaks below support $359.78THEN buy 2026-07-10 $355/$340 put spread (avgo_beat_put_spread_001)
IFIF price rallies to resistance $384.43THEN sell 2026-07-10 $425/$455 call spread (avgo_call_credit_spread_003)
Exit Triggers
EXITIF price closes above invalidation $384.43THEN exit bear put spread and long put positions

Tactical Summary

Bearish bias into earnings. Key support $359.78 triggers bear put spread entry on breakdown. Resistance $384.43 triggers call credit spread entry on rally. Invalidation above $384.43 exits bearish plays. Gamma flip at $330 may accelerate downside.
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