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EEM

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETFClose $67.96EOD only

Max Pain

$68.50

Next expiry Jun 26, 2026

Expected Move

±$1.10

1.6% from close

Price Gap

+0.54

Distance to max pain

IV Rank

Middle-high premium

P/C OI

1.91

Slightly put-heavy

Consensus

5.5/10

Consensus signal

Published snapshot: Jun 25, 2026 close

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Published Snapshot

Jun 25, 2026 close

EEM Directional Report

Analysis based on market close June 26, 2026

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Outlook

Bearish bias due to large negative gamma (-132.6M GEX) & positive DEX (124.5M shares) indicating dealers short puts, amplifying downside. Spot below MP ($68) with support at $65. Mixed flow conflicts, but short gamma dominates. Bearish below $67; risk to $65.

Confidence:

5 / 10

Base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +0.5 spot 1.9% from MP; +0.5 VIX 18

Supports: Neg gamma, DEX short, spot below MP
Conflicts: Mixed flow, MP pin at $68

📉Large neg gamma amplifies moves; bearish

⚠️Pos DEX implies net short stock; selling on weakness

📌MP pin $68 may restrain but gamma flip $57

Regime Classification

Vol Regime

Normal

Vol normal (VIX18); typical

Gamma Regime

Trending

High neg gamma (-132.6M GEX); trending; amplifies direction

Flow Regime

Mixed

Mixed; DEX+ suggests put selling

Spot vs Max Pain

Below

Spot 1.9% below MP($68); drift to $65 or $67

Thesis duration: Event-specific — Expiry week; gamma flip & OI clusters

Price Range Forecast

Next 1 week

$65.87$68.52

Range 65.87-68.52; bearish test low; break below $67 accelerates

Next 2 weeks

$63.23$71.15

Range 63.23-71.15; risk to $63; resistance $68.5

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $68 (2026-06-26); $65 (2026-06-30); $67 (2026-07-02)

EM guardrails: 1w $65.87/$68.52

Support: $67.00 · $65.00 · $63.23

Resistance: $68.50 · $70.00 · $71.15

Gamma flip: ~$57.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 81,824 (15.2% below spot)

Structural: Support: $67, $65, $63.23. Resistance: $68.5, $70, $71.15. Gamma flip ~$57. MP pins: $68, $65, $67

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $-132.6M

DEX: +124.5M shares

Gamma flip: ~$57 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 81,824 (15.2% below spot))

NTM gamma: GEX -132.6M; DEX +124.5M; gamma flip $57

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: EEM IV inline with VIX18; normal

Term structure: Normal contango; front elevated expiry

Skew: Put skew elevated; bear put spreads

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium positive ($1.46M) indicates net buying pressure, despite put-heavy volume and OI ratios (PCR vol 1.32, OI 1.92).

Directional prints: 56.5 call 54 ITM 2026-09-18 — Vol 976 vs OI 235 (ratio 4.2) suggests aggressive call buying; likely bought, bullish. 44.5 call 74 OTM 2026-07-02 — Vol 7188 vs OI 3932 (ratio 1.8) massive call volume; likely bought, bullish. 37.5 call 69.5 OTM 2026-07-17 — Vol 1055 vs OI 596 (ratio 1.8) moderate call activity; likely bought, bullish.

Unusual: 106 call 68 OTM 2026-06-26 — Vol 1007 vs OI 291 (ratio 3.5) and IV 106% on expiration day; likely closing or speculative, neutral. 41.3 put 65 OTM 2026-07-10 — Vol 1015 vs OI 294 (ratio 3.5) high put volume; likely bought as hedge or bearish. 33.5 put 68.5 ITM 2026-07-31 — Vol 248 vs OI 134 (ratio 1.9) ITM put activity; likely profit-taking or bearish.

Risks & Catalysts

!Pin to $68 on expiry

!Flow shift bullish

!Geopolitical shock

Strategy Viability

Strategy	Edge	Best Setup	Primary Risk
Bear put spread	Moderate-Strong	Buy 2026-07-10 $65.50/$65.00 put spread Why now: Bear put spread profits from drop while limiting risk; aligns with bearish bias and defined-risk exposure.	Upside risk if EEM reverses above $67; max loss limited to net debit. Liquidity constraints: long_put: Volume below 5.
Call credit spread	Moderate-Strong	Sell 2026-07-10 $70.00/$73.50 call spread Why now: Sell call at resistance (70) and buy higher (72) to limit tail risk; benefits from time decay and negative gamma.	Loss if EEM rallies above 72; max loss defined by spread width. Liquidity constraints: short_call: Wide spread (55%).; long_call: Wide spread (183%).
Long put	Moderate-Strong	Buy 2026-07-10 $64.50 put Why now: Long put provides convexity and unlimited upside if drop materializes; uses near-term expiration.	Total premium loss if EEM stays above strike; time decay works against. Liquidity constraints: long_put: Volume below 5.

Top Plays

Bear Put Spread

Buy 2026-07-10 $65.50/$65.00 put spread

Profits from decline to $65 with limited loss.

Why this play: Defined risk targeting $65 support; lower cost than long put, direct bearish alignment.

Debit: $0.16-$0.19

Max loss: $0.19

BE: $65.31

Mgmt: Set stop at $68.50; take profit at $65. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_put: Volume below 5.

Risk-averse bearish traders.

Call Credit Spread

Sell 2026-07-10 $70.00/$73.50 call spread

Sell $70 call spread to capture theta.

Why this play: Collects premium at resistance; benefits from time decay and negative gamma.

Credit: $0.54-$0.65

Max loss: $2.85

BE: $70.65

Mgmt: Manage if spot breaks above $68.50. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: short_call: Wide spread (55%).; long_call: Wide spread (183%).

Income-focused bearish traders.

Long Put

Buy 2026-07-10 $64.50 put

Buy $64.50 put for convexity.

Why this play: Unlimited upside if steep drop; but higher cost and decay.

Debit: $0.82-$1.01

Max loss: $1.01

BE: $63.49

Mgmt: Close if spot rises above $68.50. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_put: Volume below 5.

Aggressive bearish traders.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers

IFIf spot price breaks below $67.00 support → Buy 2026-07-10 $65.50/$65.00 put spread

IFIf spot price rallies to $68.50 resistance → Sell 2026-07-10 $70.00/$73.50 call spread

Exit Triggers

EXITIf spot price closes above $68.50 → Close all bearish positions including bear put spread and long put

Tactical Summary

Bearish bias due to large negative gamma. Spot below MP $68, short gamma amplifies downside. Key support $67, $65. Resistance $68.5. Recommended: bear put spread targeting $65 or call credit spread at $70. Exit if above $68.5.

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