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AVGO

Broadcom Inc.Close $382.07EOD only
Max Pain
$395.00
Next expiry Jun 15, 2026
Expected Move
±$10.12
2.6% from close
Price Gap
+12.93
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
46
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
1.08
Balanced positioning
Consensus
5.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 12, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 12, 2026 close
AVGO Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 12, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish bias targeting $390 max pain, supported by positive dealer delta and low VIX. Negative GEX amplifies moves; upside if $371.95 holds.

Confidence:
5 / 10
Base 5, -1 GEX/flow contradiction, +1 low VIX = 5.
Supports: Positive DEX (+53.1M), spot below max pain $390, low VIX.
Conflicts: Negative GEX, high IV, mixed flow, resistance $390-$410.
📈Spot below max pain $390; negative GEX amplifies any upward breakout.
⚠️GEX -$7.6M amplifies directional moves; high IV adds risk.
📉Put OI at $330 signals downside, gamma flip level.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
IV high vs normal; event-driven uncertainty.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Gamma trending negative (-$7.6M); flip near $330.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed; put concentration at $330.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot below $390 max pain; pinning possible.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Max pain key levels: $390 (6/12), $395 (6/15), $400 (6/17).

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$371.95$392.20
Target $390, DEX support, negative gamma amplifies upside.
Next 1 week
$365.22$398.92
Aim $395, resistance $390-$400.
Next 2 weeks
$353.42$410.72
Potential $400, downside flip at $330.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $390 (2026-06-12); $395 (2026-06-15); $400 (2026-06-17)
EM guardrails: 2d $371.95/$392.20; 1w $365.22/$398.92
Support: $353.42
Resistance: $390.00 · $410.00 · $410.72
Gamma flip: ~$330.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,622 (13.6% below spot)
Structural: Support $353.42; Resistance $390 (max pain), $410, $410.72; Gamma flip $330.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-7.6M

DEX: +53.1M shares

Gamma flip: ~$330 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 15,622 (13.6% below spot))

NTM gamma: Short gamma -$7.6M, long delta +53.1M. Gamma flip at $330. Amplifies moves.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV rich vs VIX 17.68; elevated premiums.

Term structure: Upward sloping with event kinks.

Skew: Put skew at $330; risk reversal possible.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net put premium $50.9M, volume ratio 0.82 calls, OI ratio 1.08 puts.

Directional prints: 15.2 put 375 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol 10.4k vs OI 1.9k; high put volume suggests hedging/bearish; prefer bearish. 7.9 call 385 OTM 2026-06-12 — Vol 10.1k vs OI 1.3k; low IV but high volume; likely bought, bullish.

Unusual: 105.5 put 220 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol/OI 24.8, deep OTM put, high IV; hedging or speculative.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break below $371.95 may accelerate to $353.
!Gamma flip at $330 triggers selloff.
!High IV and mixed flow cause whipsaw.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate
Buy 2026-06-26 $380.00/$390.00 call spread
Why now: Positive dealer delta and max pain $390 favor upside; low VIX supports rally.
Break below $371.95 could accelerate losses; defined risk limits downside.
Long callModerate
Buy 2026-06-26 $380.00 call
Why now: Positive dealer delta and low VIX favor long gamma; cheap premium for upside.
Time decay if move doesn't materialize quickly; break below $371.95 hurts.
Put credit spreadModerate-Weak
Sell 2026-06-26 $370.00/$360.00 put spread
Why now: Max pain at $390 and positive dealer delta suggest support; short put vega benefits from low vol.
Sharp drop below short put strike would cause max loss; Gamma flip at $330.

Top Plays

#1
Bull Call Spread
Buy 2026-06-26 $380.00/$390.00 call spread
Buy $380/$390 call spread for $4.28-$5.23 debit, targeting max pain $390.
Why this play: Best aligns with bullish bias to $390 max pain, defined risk, low VIX supports upside.
Debit: $4.28-$5.23
Max loss: $5.23
BE: $385.23
Mgmt: Exit at $390 or if AVGO breaks below $371.95.
Moderate bullish traders wanting capped risk.
#2
Put Credit Spread
Sell 2026-06-26 $370.00/$360.00 put spread
Sell $370/$360 put spread for $2.86-$3.49 credit.
Why this play: Bullish with support at $370, benefits from low vol, nice risk/reward.
Credit: $2.86-$3.49
Max loss: $6.51
BE: $366.51
Mgmt: Hold while above $371.95; roll or close before earnings.
Income-focused bullish view with defined risk.
#3
Long Call
Buy 2026-06-26 $380.00 call
Buy $380 call for $13.82-$16.89.
Why this play: Unlimited upside for strong conviction, cheap premium $13.82-$16.89.
Debit: $13.82-$16.89
Max loss: $16.89
BE: $396.89
Mgmt: Trail stop; exit if below $371.95 to limit loss.
Aggressive traders seeking high gamma.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIF AVGO holds above $371.95 and trades near $380THEN buy 2026-06-26 $380/$390 call spread for $4.28-$5.23 debit
IFIF AVGO holds above $371.95THEN sell 2026-06-26 $370/$360 put spread for $2.86-$3.49 credit
IFIF AVGO holds above $371.95 with bullish momentumTHEN buy 2026-06-26 $380 call for $13.82-$16.89
Exit Triggers
EXITIF AVGO breaks below $371.95THEN exit all positions: close call spread and long call, manage put spread

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias to $390 max pain. Entry on support at $371.95 above. Exit if that level breaks. Use defined-risk strategies: bull call spread, put credit spread, or long call for higher risk.
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