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SPDR Gold SharesClose $416.99EOD only
Max Pain
$418.00
Next expiry May 22, 2026
Expected Move
±$4.33
1.0% from close
Price Gap
+1.01
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
5
Low premium
P/C OI
0.58
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.0/10
Range bias
Published snapshot: May 21, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
May 21, 2026 close
GLD Theta Report
Analysis based on market close May 21, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness7 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Short Strangle
Invalidation: Break of $412.66 or $421.31
Confidence:
7 / 10
base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); +1 spot 0.2% from MP; +1 VIX 17

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
Avg IV 30.57% vs VIX 16.76, elevated
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Contango from 6d out; front-month skew high (put IV 49%)

⚠️Front-month put IV 49% signals downside hedging demand

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: At

GEX regime: Pinning ($+136.9M)

Gamma flip: ~$360.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 101,031 (13.7% below spot)

OI concentrations: Max pain $418 (22/29 May), $416 (27 May); call wall $450-$595; put floor $350-$360; gamma flip $360

Verdict: Spot at max pain $418, positive gamma, pinning likely; but mixed flow and high IV caution

Premium Opportunities

#1
Short strangle
Sell 2026-06-18 $410.00 put + sell $425.00 call
Sells OTM put and call to capture elevated IV premium near support/resistance.
Credit: $12.06-$14.74
Max loss: Unlimited
BE: 395.26 / 439.74
Mgmt: Monitor spot near $418; adjust if break of $410 or $425; consider rolling near expiration.
#2
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-06-18 $410.00/$405.00 put spread
Sells put spread below support to collect premium with limited downside risk.
Credit: $1.44-$1.76
Max loss: $3.24
BE: $408.24
Mgmt: Exit if spot breaks below $405; roll down or close early to preserve credit.

Risk Alerts

!Dealer net short premium $294M creates hedging risk; monitor spot around $418
How to Use These Reports
This theta reflects the market close on May 21, 2026.
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