thetaOwl

IWM

iShares Russell 2000 ETFClose $297.24EOD only
Max Pain
$296.00
Next expiry Jul 10, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.21
0.7% from close
Price Gap
-1.24
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
0
Low premium
P/C OI
2.66
Slightly put-heavy
Consensus
5.5/10
Bearish tilt
Published snapshot: Jul 9, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jul 9, 2026 close
IWM AI Consensus Report
Analysis based on market close May 26, 2026

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Conviction
6.5

out of 10

6.5 not 8 because flow's mixed signal and pinning level disparity reduce confidence; if flow turns bullish, conviction would rise to 8.

Where Perspectives Agree

All three personas see bullish bias with dealer gamma pinning near $270-$283, limiting downside while flow shows institutional hedging but positive GEX supports the range.

Where They Diverge

Directional expects pin at $283 and upside to $302, but flow sees heavy put hedging and pinning near $270, creating a conflicting pinning level and implying downside risk.

Top Trade
via theta

Sell 2026-06-18 $285.00/$283.00 put credit spread for $0.65 credit, defined risk, profits from pin near $283.

Key Risk

Break below $270 flips dealer gamma long and triggers institutional hedging unwind, accelerating downside to $260.

How to Use These Reports
This ai consensus reflects the market close on May 26, 2026.
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What to remember

These are interpretation layers, not execution guarantees. Validate the setup against chain liquidity, expected move, and exposure before sizing risk.

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