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Microsoft CorporationClose $499.70EOD only
Max Pain
$502.50
Next expiry Sep 9, 2026
Expected Move
±$8.35
1.7% from close
Price Gap
+2.80
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
15
Low premium
P/C OI
0.51
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Sep 4, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Sep 4, 2026 close
MSFT Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 8, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness8 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Bullish Put Credit Spread
Invalidation: Break below 392.74 or VIX spike above 25
Confidence:
8 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +1 GEX positive (pinning); -0.5 spot 3.1% from MP; +0.5 VIX 19

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
Avg IV ~34% vs VIX 18.92, elevated but front-week IV low (5.25)
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Steep contango 0->2 DTE, then flattish to slight decline

📈Dealer net long gamma $94.4M, bullish flow
📌Max pain $425-$428, spot below, pinning likely
⚠️Call OI wall $450-$575 caps upside

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Below

GEX regime: Pinning ($+94.4M)

OI concentrations: No meaningful put OI below spot; max pain $425-$428; call wall $450-$575

Verdict: Low pin risk; spot near max pain, positive gamma supports pinning

Premium Opportunities

#1
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-07-02 $395.00/$390.00 put spread
Sell $395 put, buy $390 put for net credit. Expresses bullish view with downside protection.
Credit: $1.08-$1.32
Max loss: $3.68
BE: $393.68
Mgmt: Close at 50% profit or if spot breaks below $392.74.
#2
Iron condor
Sell 2026-07-02 $390.00/$385.00 put wing and $445.00/$450.00 call wing
Sell $390 put and $445 call, buy wings for protection. Neutral range-bound play.
Credit: $1.38-$1.68
Max loss: $3.32
BE: 388.32 / 446.68
Mgmt: Manage at 50% profit or adjust if spot approaches wings.

Risk Alerts

!Spot 3.1% below max pain, drift-up risk
!VIX near 19, room for compression but elevated IV
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