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EEM

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETFClose $64.26EOD only

Max Pain

$64.50

Next expiry May 22, 2026

Expected Move

±$1.66

2.6% from close

Price Gap

+0.24

Distance to max pain

IV Rank

Middle-high premium

P/C OI

1.73

Slightly put-heavy

Consensus

5.0/10

Range bias

Published snapshot: May 19, 2026 close

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Published Snapshot

May 19, 2026 close

EEM Directional Report

Analysis based on market close May 19, 2026

Directional Theta Gang Flow Earnings Consensus

Consensus-supported lens with chain history and key metrics in the rail.

Outlook

Slightly bullish base 6.5 but bearish flow creates conflict. Range-bound near $64 pin.

Confidence:

6.5 / 10

Base 5 +1 GEX positive +1 spot near MP +0.5 VIX 18 -1 GEX/flow contradict =6.5

Supports: Gamma pinning, low vol, spot at MP
Conflicts: Bearish flow contradicts GEX

📌Max pain $64, gamma pinning

🐻Bearish flow dominance

📉VIX 18, low vol

Regime Classification

Vol Regime

Normal

Normal vol, VIX 18.

Gamma Regime

Pinning

Pinning, +$5M GEX, flip at $55.

Flow Regime

Bearish

Bearish net premium, put-dominated.

Spot vs Max Pain

Spot at MP $64, <0.5% away.

Thesis duration: Multi-week — Max pain and gamma support range through 2 weeks.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days

$62.61$65.92

Near MP $64, gamma support

Next 1 week

$61.72$66.81

Range $61.72-$66.81, conflicting

Next 2 weeks

$61.09$67.43

Bearish flow, resistance $67.43

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $64 (2026-05-22); $66 (2026-05-29); $65 (2026-06-05)

EM guardrails: 2d $62.61/$65.92; 1w $61.72/$66.81

Support: $61.09 · $61.00 · $60.00

Resistance: $64.50 · $65.00 · $67.43

Gamma flip: ~$55.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 172,221 (14.4% below spot)

Structural: Max pain $64 (22-May), $66 (29-May), $65 (5-Jun). Support $61.09/$61/$60. Resistance $64.5/$65/$67.43. Gamma flip $55.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+5.0M

DEX: +157.6M shares

Gamma flip: ~$55 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 172,221 (14.4% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX +$5.0M, gamma flip ~$55, DEX +157.6M shares.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: IV normal vs VIX 18.

Term structure: Flat term, no event kinks.

Skew: Put skew elevated; consider call spreads for cheap upside.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net -$5.3M, P/C vol 1.64, OI 1.73, bearish dominance.

Directional prints:

Unusual: 30.1 call 64 ITM 2026-07-17 — Vol/OI 20.6, aggressive call buying, likely opening, bullish intent. 44.8 put 40 OTM 2027-03-31 — Vol/OI 6.3, elevated put activity, bearish skew, long puts. 31.6 call 67 OTM 2026-12-18 — Vol 5001 vs OI 2015, large call volume, speculative bullish.

Risks & Catalysts

!Break below gamma flip $55

!Bearish flow acceleration

!Vol spike from macro

Strategy Viability

Strategy	Edge	Best Setup	Primary Risk
Put credit spread	Moderate	Sell 2026-06-18 $61.00/$60.00 put spread Why now: Range-bound near $64, collect premium from slight upside lean.	Bearish flow acceleration could push below short strike.
Iron condor	Moderate	Sell 2026-06-18 $61.00/$59.00 put wing and $64.50/$66.00 call wing Why now: EWM pinned at $64, bearish flow and slight bullish base create range.	Breakout above 68 or below 60 causes loss.

Top Plays

Put Credit Spread

Sell 2026-06-18 $61.00/$60.00 put spread

Sell put spread to profit from stability or slight upside.

Why this play: Range-bound near $64, slight bullish base, collect premium with defined risk.

Credit: $0.23-$0.28

Max loss: $0.72

BE: $60.72

Mgmt: Close at 50% max gain or if EEM breaks $61.09.

Traders expecting minimal downside below $61.

Iron Condor

Sell 2026-06-18 $61.00/$59.00 put wing and $64.50/$66.00 call wing

Sell call and put wings around $64 pin.

Why this play: Bearish flow and pinned at $64 create range, iron condor captures theta.

Credit: $0.97-$1.19

Max loss: $0.81

BE: 59.81 / 65.69

Mgmt: Manage wings if breached, close near expiration.

Traders expecting EEM to stay between $61 and $64.50.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers

IFEEM holds above $61.09 and below $64.5 → Sell 2026-06-18 $61.00/$60.00 put credit spread

IFEEM remains between $61.09 and $64.5 for 2 days → Sell 2026-06-18 $61.00/$59.00 put wing and $64.50/$66.00 call wing (iron condor)

Exit Triggers

EXITEEM breaks below $61.09 → Close short put positions

Tactical Summary

Range-bound near $64. Slight bullish base but bearish flow. Favor selling premium with defined risk. Key support $61.09, resistance $64.5. Put credit spread for stability, iron condor for range capture. Manage if $61.09 broken.

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