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HYG

iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETFClose $79.48EOD only
Max Pain
$79.00
Next expiry Aug 7, 2026
Expected Move
±$0.46
0.6% from close
Price Gap
-0.48
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
6
Low premium
P/C OI
3.13
Slightly put-heavy
Consensus
4.5/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jul 31, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jul 31, 2026 close
HYG AI Consensus Report
Analysis based on market close June 17, 2026

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Conviction
6.0

out of 10

6 not 7 because the conflict between theta's bullish put spread and the bearish flow/gamma reduces alignment; conviction would increase if flow confirms support or breakdown accelerates.

Where Perspectives Agree

All perspectives identify $79 as pivotal support; negative dealer gamma and heavy put flow reinforce bearish bias despite theta's opposing bullish trade.

Where They Diverge

Theta recommends a put credit spread (bullish on $79 holding), directly contradicting directional and flow bearish thesis expecting a breakdown below $79.

Top Trade
via directional

Buy 2026-07-17 $79.00/$78.00 put spread for $0.45 debit

Key Risk

Break below $79 flips dealer gamma long and triggers accelerated selling to $78 gap fill, invalidating the theta pin thesis.

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