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SPDR Gold SharesClose $359.26EOD only
Max Pain
$364.00
Next expiry Nov 4, 2026
Expected Move
±$5.00
1.4% from close
Price Gap
+4.74
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
19
Low premium
P/C OI
0.47
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
4.5/10
Consensus signal
Published snapshot: Nov 3, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Nov 3, 2026 close
GLD Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 16, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness6 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Iron condor around max pain $395-$380
Invalidation: Break of support $385 or resistance $410
Confidence:
7 / 10
base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); +1 spot 0.7% from MP; +1 VIX 16

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
IV 33.5% vs VIX 16.4, elevated ~17 pts; skew high
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Front spike 1-2d from expiry, then contango, long-term ~22%

⚠️Put IV 46% vs call 30% on 1d, hedging demand
🎯Spot near max pain $395, pinning expected

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: At

GEX regime: Pinning ($+28.0M)

Gamma flip: ~$360.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 101,086 (9.5% below spot)

OI concentrations: Put OI 101k at $360; call wall $425-$595; max pain $395-$380

Verdict: Spot ~$398, between $395 and $390 max pain; high pin risk; gamma flip $360

Premium Opportunities

#1
Iron condor
Sell 2026-07-24 $390.00/$385.00 put wing and $395.00/$400.00 call wing
Sell $390/$385 put wing and $395/$400 call wing on 2026-07-24 expiry.
Credit: $3.85-$4.70
Max loss: $0.30
BE: 385.30 / 399.70
Mgmt: Monitor for break of $385 support or $410 resistance; manage pin risk near max pain.

Risk Alerts

!Expiry pin risk: $395-$380 active; unexpected moves trigger hedging.
!Dealer gamma +$28M amplifies pinning but reversal if spot breaks.
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