thetaOwl

MSFT

Microsoft CorporationClose $390.49EOD only
Max Pain
$370.00
Next expiry Jul 6, 2026
Expected Move
±$7.65
2.0% from close
Price Gap
-20.49
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
44
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.42
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jul 2, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jul 2, 2026 close
MSFT Theta Report
Analysis based on market close May 21, 2026

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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness8 / 10
Sizing: Aggressive
Primary: Put Credit Spread
Invalidation: Break below $417.5 support or VIX >20
Confidence:
9 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +1 GEX positive (pinning); +1 spot 0.4% from MP; +1 VIX 17

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
IV 34.2% vs VIX 16.76 elevated
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Contango with front-end dip, decay favorable

📈IV elevated vs VIX boosts premium
Term structure contango supports decay

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: At

GEX regime: Pinning ($+232.5M)

OI concentrations: Max pain $418 (5/22), $412 (5/26,5/27); call wall $450+

Verdict: Pinning likely near $418, dealer GEX positive

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Risk Alerts

!Imminent expiry 5/22 increases pin risk
!Call wall $450 caps upside
!Support $417.5 must hold
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