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AVGO

Broadcom Inc.Close $382.07EOD only
Max Pain
$397.50
Next expiry Jun 26, 2026
Expected Move
±$15.23
4.0% from close
Price Gap
+15.43
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
13
Low premium
P/C OI
1.09
Balanced positioning
Consensus
5.0/10
Consensus signal
Published snapshot: Jun 24, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 24, 2026 close
AVGO Directional Report
Analysis based on market close June 25, 2026

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Outlook

Bullish bias toward $395 max pain by 06-26 expiry, driven by negative gamma amplification and flow alignment; resistance at $395-$400 caps and high vol increases tail risk.

Confidence:
7 / 10
Base 7: +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned, -0.5 spot 4.1% from MP, +0.5 VIX 19.
Supports: Negative gamma -$22.5M, positive delta +49.1M shares, spot ~4% below MP, GEX/flow alignment, VIX 19.
Conflicts: High vol regime, spot distance from MP, mixed flow signals, resistance cluster $395-$400.
📈Negative gamma -$22.5M amplifies moves toward MP $395
⚠️Spot 4% below MP; pull to $395 expected but resistance at $400
📊VIX 19 supports elevated vol; options premium rich

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
Elevated IV (High regime) amplifies price swings; options rich vs VIX.
Gamma Regime
Trending
Strong negative gamma (-$22.5M) creates trending dynamics as dealers hedge directionally.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed net premium but GEX/flow alignment supports current bullish bias.
Spot vs Max Pain
Below
Spot ~4% below max pain $395 (06-26), creating pull higher toward pin.
Thesis duration: Event-specific — Multiple adjacent expiries (06-26,06-29,07-01) with concentrated OI/convergence.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days
$370.34$387.49
Drift to $395 max pain expected.
Next 1 week
$360.01$397.81
Swing to $395-400 resistance zone.
Next 2 weeks
$349.86$407.96
Expiry pin at $398 on 07-01, but risk of gamma squeeze.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $395 (2026-06-26); $380 (2026-06-29); $398 (2026-07-01)
EM guardrails: 2d $370.34/$387.49; 1w $360.01/$397.81
Support: $360.00 · $349.86
Resistance: $395.00 · $400.00 · $407.96
Gamma flip: ~$330.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 16,586 (12.9% below spot)
Structural: Support: $360 (put wall), $349.86 (2w low). Resistance: $395 (max pain 06-26), $400, $407.96 (2w high). Gamma flip at $330.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-22.5M

DEX: +49.1M shares

Gamma flip: ~$330 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 16,586 (12.9% below spot))

NTM gamma: Negative gamma (-$22.5M) with positive delta (+49.1M shares); flip at $330; dealers hedge amplifies moves toward max pain.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV elevated relative to VIX (18.9), consistent with high-vol regime; rich premiums.

Term structure: Not provided, likely contango given high vol and no near event; front expiry may show kink at 06-26.

Skew: Put skew likely due to negative gamma; potential call overwriting if rally continues.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium negative $3.34M, put-call vol ratio 0.73 (call-heavy), OI ratio 1.09 (put-heavy OI).

Directional prints: 45.6 call 370 ITM 2026-06-29 — Vol/OI 7.9, heavy call volume, likely bullish buying. 53.1 call 380 OTM 2026-07-02 — Vol/OI 7.8, high call activity, suggests bullish sentiment. 52.6 call 387.5 OTM 2026-07-02 — Vol/OI 7.7, elevated call volume, directional bullish.

Unusual: 96.1 put 100 OTM 2026-09-18 — Deep OTM put with 5.9 vol/OI, high IV 96%, speculative or protective.

Risks & Catalysts

!Upside gamma squeeze if spot breaks above $395.
!Failure at resistance leads to reversal.
!Volatility crush post-expiry.
!Unexpected news event.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Bull call spreadModerate
Buy 2026-07-10 $370.00/$395.00 call spread
Why now: Heavy call volume, lead print on 370C. Max pain $395 supports upside.
Resistance at $395 caps; vol crush risk.
Bull call spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-09-18 $390.00/$400.00 call spread
Why now: Flow shows call skew, negative gamma amplification supports upside.
Time decay if stock stays below 390; max loss is premium paid.
Long callModerate
Buy 2026-09-18 $380.00 call
Why now: Call-heavy flow and potential gamma squeeze; earnings catalyst on 09-03.
Time decay and volatility crush post-earnings; total loss if stock declines.

Top Plays

#1
Bull call spread near max pain
Buy 2026-07-10 $370.00/$395.00 call spread
Exploits bullish flow and resistance at $395 with limited loss.
Why this play: Aligns with heavy call volume and 370C lead print, targeting $395 max pain with defined risk.
Debit: $10.58-$12.93
Max loss: $12.93
BE: $382.93
Mgmt: Exit at $385 or hold to expiry; stop if below $360.
Traders seeking defined-risk bullish play with near-term expiry.
#2
Long call ahead of earnings
Buy 2026-09-18 $380.00 call
Unlimited upside if AVGO rallies through earnings.
Why this play: Capitalizes on call-heavy flow and earnings catalyst on 09-03, with potential gamma squeeze.
Debit: $35.46-$43.34
Max loss: $43.34
BE: $423.34
Mgmt: Sell before earnings to avoid IV crush; set stop at $360.
Aggressive traders who can withstand higher premium and time decay.
#3
Long-dated call spread
Buy 2026-09-18 $390.00/$400.00 call spread
Positions for gradual upside while limiting downside with spread.
Why this play: Cheaper alternative capturing call skew and gamma amplification with lower cost.
Debit: $3.96-$4.84
Max loss: $4.84
BE: $394.84
Mgmt: Monitor IV; exit at $400 or hold through earnings with tight stop.
Traders wanting lower capital at risk and patience for earnings drift.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIf AVGO bounces above $360 support and holds above $370 for 2 consecutive closes, thenenter the 2026-07-10 $370/$395 bull call spread for $10.58-$12.93.
Exit Triggers
EXITIf AVGO closes below $360 invalidation level, thenexit the bull call spread (BS01) to limit loss to $12.93.
EXITIf AVGO reaches $395 resistance before 07-10 expiry, thenclose the $370/$395 bull call spread for max gain of $12.07.

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias toward $395 max pain with resistance at $395-$400. Support at $360 (put wall). Next earnings 09-03. Preferred entry on strength above $370 support using near-term BS01. Exit if spot loses $360 or take profit at $395 resistance. Longer-dated positions may benefit from earnings drift but IV risk higher.
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