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SPDR Gold SharesClose $371.54EOD only
Max Pain
$372.00
Next expiry Aug 3, 2026
Expected Move
±$3.38
0.9% from close
Price Gap
+0.46
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
9
Low premium
P/C OI
0.47
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
4.5/10
Consensus signal
Published snapshot: Jul 31, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jul 31, 2026 close
GLD Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 17, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness8 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Iron Condor
Invalidation: Close above $395 or below $375
Confidence:
8 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +0.5 spot 1.6% from MP; +0.5 VIX 18

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
Avg IV 38.7% vs VIX 18.4, elevated premium
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Steep skew; call IV elevated across expirations

📈IV > VIX, favorable for sellers
⚠️Dealer short gamma ($-81M GEX)

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Below

GEX regime: Trending ($-81.0M)

Gamma flip: ~$360.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 100,972 (7.4% below spot)

OI concentrations: Max pain $395 (0dte), $390 (1dte); call wall $425-$555, put floor $335-$360

Verdict: Spot below max pain; negative gamma adds pin risk

Premium Opportunities

#1
Iron condor
Sell 2026-07-17 $375.00/$370.00 put wing and $395.00/$400.00 call wing
Sell put and call wings to profit from underlying staying within range.
Credit: $2.97-$3.63
Max loss: $1.37
BE: 371.37 / 398.63
Mgmt: Monitor invalidation levels; adjust if breaks support/resistance.
#2
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-07-17 $375.00/$370.00 put spread
Sell OTM put spread to collect premium if underlying stays above strike.
Credit: $0.92-$1.13
Max loss: $3.87
BE: $373.87
Mgmt: Stop loss if underlying closes below 375.33.

Risk Alerts

!Break below $375 support
!Dealer short gamma amplifies moves
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