AVGO
Broadcom Inc.Close $365.02EOD onlyThis page reflects AVGO options positioning from the latest published market-close snapshot. Intraday price and contract changes are not displayed.
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Outlook
AVGO shows a near-term bullish bias due to bullish flow and spot at max pain, but negative gamma could cause sharp moves. Confidence 6/10.
Conflicts: Negative dealer gamma contradicts bullish flow, suggesting potential reversals.
Regime Classification
Price Range Forecast
Key Levels
Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)
GEX: $-17.5M
DEX: +48.5M shares
Gamma flip: ~$330 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 16,647 (11.4% below spot))
NTM gamma: Dealer gamma negative ($-17.5M), short gamma exposure. Gamma flip level ~$330, put OI conc 16,647 (11.4% below spot). DEX positive +48.5M shares.
IV Analysis
IV vs VIX: IV elevated vs VIX (17.65), event premium. Rich for selling options.
Term structure: Front-end vol elevated due to event; back-month vol lower. Steep term structure.
Skew: Put skew elevated; consider bullish call spreads for defined risk.
Flow Analysis
Net premium: Net $150M premium inflow; call volume ratio 1.76 (bullish) but OI ratio 1.10 slightly put heavy.
Directional prints: 52.5 call 410 OTM 2026-10-16 — Vol 23.3x OI, large premium $28.55, IV 52.5%. Likely bought as bullish long call; risk reversal or speculative bet on upside breakout. 7.8 call 375 OTM 2026-06-29 — Vol 32x OI, cheap $0.03. Possible bought for hedging or lottery; preferred read as bullish short-term speculation.
Unusual: 52.5 call 410 OTM 2026-10-16 — Extreme IV, high premium, vol/OI 23.3. Unusual flow; likely institutional positioning for upside. 7.8 call 375 OTM 2026-06-29 — Vol/OI 32x, negligible premium. Unusual concentration; possibly a sweep or closing activity. 10.1 put 372.5 ITM 2026-06-29 — Vol/OI 27.3x, small premium. Unusual put buying near ATM; may hedge long positions.
Risks & Catalysts
Strategy Viability
| Strategy | Edge | Best Setup | Primary Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull call spread | Moderate | Buy 2026-09-18 $400.00/$460.00 call spread Why now: Bullish flow and spot near support; defined-risk bet on upside to resistance. | Break below $360 stops out; time decay if no move. |
| Put credit spread | Moderate | Sell 2026-09-18 $330.00/$320.00 put spread Why now: Gamma risk manageable with defined spread below $350 support. | Break below $350 could widen loss to max. |
| Bullish risk reversal | Moderate-Strong | Buy 2026-09-18 $430.00 call / sell 2026-09-18 $330.00 put Why now: Large call print suggests upside expectation; risk reversal aligns. | Unlimited loss if stock drops below short put strike; margin required. |
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