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Microsoft CorporationClose $520.99EOD only
Max Pain
$520.00
Next expiry Nov 4, 2026
Expected Move
±$9.35
1.8% from close
Price Gap
-0.99
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
18
Low premium
P/C OI
0.58
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Nov 3, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Nov 3, 2026 close
MSFT Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 15, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness8 / 10
Sizing: Aggressive
Primary: Bull Put Spread
Invalidation: Spot closes below $392 max pain
Confidence:
9 / 10
base 5; +2 GEX/flow strongly aligned; +1 GEX positive (pinning); +0.5 spot 1.8% from MP; +1 VIX 16

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
Above VIX
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Elevated near-term skew; short-dated IVs above longer-term, especially call skew

🟢IV at 41.8% vs VIX 16.2% offers rich premium for theta sellers
⚠️0DTE call IV 45.7% shows extreme skew, caution for naked calls

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Above

GEX regime: Pinning ($+155.6M)

OI concentrations: Max pain $392 (6/15), $398 (6/17), $410 (6/18); support at $392.5

Verdict: Pinning expected near $392-$410 range given bull flow and positive GEX

Premium Opportunities

#1
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-07-24 $390.00/$380.00 put spread
Sell 390 put, buy 380 put for defined risk, capitalizing on bull flow and elevated IV
Credit: $3.24-$3.96
Max loss: $6.04
BE: $386.04
Mgmt: Monitor below 392.5; adjust if breached
#2
Short strangle
Sell 2026-07-24 $380.00 put + sell $410.00 call
Sell 380 put and 410 call to collect premium, expecting pinning in 380-410 range
Credit: $17.28-$21.12
Max loss: Unlimited
BE: 358.88 / 431.12
Mgmt: Set stop-loss; adjust wings if spot moves beyond range

Risk Alerts

!High call skew in short-dated expirations
!0DTE ATM IV spike to 6% may indicate liquidity gaps
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