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EEM

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETFClose $69.75EOD only
Max Pain
$65.00
Next expiry Jun 18, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.59
3.7% from close
Price Gap
-4.75
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
100
High premium
P/C OI
2.22
Slightly put-heavy
Consensus
6.5/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 15, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 15, 2026 close
EEM Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 16, 2026

Historical consensus-supported lens with full content, report chain context, and metric rail.

Theta Verdict

Attractiveness5 / 10
Sizing: Conservative
Primary: Bear put spreads
Invalidation: Break above $70
Confidence:
5 / 10
base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); -1 spot 5.6% from MP; +1 VIX 16

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
Elevated: avg IV 45.6% vs VIX 16.4%
Favorable?
No

Term structure: Front-end high, hump at 2-3wk, then decline; steep put skew.

📉Bearish flow conflicts with pinning gamma; caution.
💼Heavy put OI 20% below spot; $65-$67 max pain.
📊IV elevated vs VIX but term structure irregular.

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Above

GEX regime: Pinning ($+225.3M)

Gamma flip: ~$55.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 163,093 (19.9% below spot)

OI concentrations: Put OI 163K concentrated 20% below spot; max pain $65-$67.

Verdict: Elevated pin risk from heavy puts; spot above MP moderates; gamma flip at $55.

Premium Opportunities

#1
Put calendar
Sell 2026-07-17 $65.00 put / buy 2026-09-18 $65.00 put
Sell near-term put, buy longer-dated put to profit from IV decay and hedging pressure.
Debit: $1.41-$1.73
Max loss: $1.73
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Exit if spot nears $65; roll if IV spikes.

Risk Alerts

!Bearish dealer flow despite positive GEX indicates hedging pressure.
!IV hump suggests potential volatility event; avoid naked calls.
!Spot too far from max pain; pinning may fail if flow persists.
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This theta reflects the market close on June 16, 2026.
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