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GLD

SPDR Gold SharesClose $377.32EOD only
Max Pain
$387.00
Next expiry Jun 24, 2026
Expected Move
±$4.68
1.2% from close
Price Gap
+9.68
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
15
Low premium
P/C OI
0.58
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.0/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 23, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 23, 2026 close
GLD Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 24, 2026

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

Theta Verdict

Attractiveness5 / 10
Sizing: Conservative
Primary: Credit spreads
Invalidation: Spot < 360 or VIX > 20
Confidence:
7 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; -0.5 spot 5.0% from MP; +0.5 VIX 19

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
IV (42.6%) significantly higher than VIX (18.6%) – rich premiums but extreme near-term skew and negative dealer gamma.
Favorable?
No

Term structure: 0 DTE skew extreme: calls IV 70%, puts 27%. Other expirations more balanced (26-30%).

⚠️IV 42.6% >> VIX 18.6%: rich premiums but skew and negative gamma add risk.

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Below

GEX regime: Trending ($-233.5M)

Gamma flip: ~$360.00Approx — based on put OI concentration of 102,592 (1.6% below spot)

OI concentrations: Put OI heavy 1.6% below spot; call OI wall $465-$530; put floor $335.

Verdict: Moderate pin risk: spot below $385 max pain, dealer negative gamma may accelerate moves toward OI concentrations.

Premium Opportunities

#1
Put calendar
Sell 2026-07-17 $360.00 put / buy 2026-08-21 $360.00 put
Sell near-term put, buy later expiry to capture theta and vol premium.
Debit: $3.98-$4.87
Max loss: $4.87
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Close if IV spread narrows or spot nears $360 strike.

Risk Alerts

!Dealer gamma negative ($-233.5M) – potential for accelerated moves.
!Put/call volume ratio 1.45 – bearish sentiment.
How to Use These Reports
This theta reflects the market close on June 24, 2026.
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What to remember

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If the report conviction and the raw data disagree, slow down and resolve the mismatch before sizing risk.