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Microsoft CorporationClose $529.05EOD only
Max Pain
$535.00
Next expiry Oct 19, 2026
Expected Move
±$7.25
1.4% from close
Price Gap
+5.95
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
68
High premium
P/C OI
0.58
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Oct 16, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Oct 16, 2026 close
MSFT Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 5, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness6 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Bull Put Spread
Invalidation: Break below $428 max pain
Confidence:
5.5 / 10
base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); +0.5 VIX 22

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
Elevated vs VIX
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Front-end IV spike due to event; longer-term IV normal

📉Call OI wall $450-$625 provides resistance
📍Max pain pinning near $428-$432
🟢Dealer gamma +$105.9M supports pinning

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Below

GEX regime: Pinning ($+105.9M)

OI concentrations: Max pain at $428, $432, $430; call wall $450-$625

Verdict: Pinning risk elevated due to high OI and positive dealer gamma

Premium Opportunities

#1
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-06-12 $397.50/$395.00 put spread
Sell 397.5/395 put spread for credit, targeting IV contraction and pinning.
Credit: $0.31-$0.38
Max loss: $2.12
BE: $397.12
Mgmt: Close at 50% profit or if spot breaches 396.9.
#2
Short strangle
Sell 2026-06-12 $397.50 put + sell $427.50 call
Sell 397.5 put and 427.5 call, collect premium for post-event IV crush.
Credit: $4.64-$5.67
Max loss: Unlimited
BE: 391.83 / 433.17
Mgmt: Roll untested side or close before earnings to avoid gap risk.

Risk Alerts

!0 DTE IV spike event risk
!Spot below MP downward pressure
!Negative net premium dealer hedging
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