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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 18, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness8 / 10
Sizing: Aggressive
Primary: Short put credit spread at $380 support
Invalidation: Spot closes below $380
Confidence:
8.5 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +0.5 spot 1.9% from MP; +1 VIX 16

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
GLD avg IV 37.5% vs VIX 16.4 - elevated
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Steep front-end (0DTE to 4DTE jump from 5.5% to 18.8%) suggests near-term event; back-end flat ~24%

⚠️Dealer short gamma (-$99M) may increase volatility, but rich premiums offer opportunity.

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Above

GEX regime: Trending ($-99.2M)

Gamma flip: ~$360.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 102,018 (7.0% below spot)

OI concentrations: Call OI wall at $425-$555; put floor at $335-$360. Max pain pins at $380, $388, $391.

Verdict: Spot above max pain levels; pin risk low unless spot tests $380 support (invalidation zone).

Premium Opportunities

#1
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-07-10 $380.00/$378.00 put spread
Sell $380 put spread to collect premium with defined loss.
Credit: $0.54-$0.66
Max loss: $1.34
BE: $379.34
Mgmt: Exit if spot breaches $381.52 invalidation. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_put: Open interest below 25.
#2
Covered call
Buy shares + sell 2026-07-17 $405.00 call
Buy shares and sell call for premium.
Credit: $3.42-$4.18
Max loss: Stock downside to $0 less call premium
BE: $382.94
Mgmt: Roll if challenged.
#3
Iron condor
Sell 2026-07-10 $380.00/$378.00 put wing and $401.00/$404.00 call wing
Sell put and call wings for premium.
Credit: $1.18-$1.45
Max loss: $1.55
BE: 378.55 / 402.45
Mgmt: Adjust if spot moves near wings. Liquidity warning: Liquidity constraints: long_put: Open interest below 25.; short_call: Volume below 5.

Risk Alerts

!Negative dealer gamma amplifies moves
!Gamma flip at $360
!Steep term structure indicates event risk
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