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Microsoft CorporationClose $372.97EOD only
Max Pain
$370.00
Next expiry Jun 29, 2026
Expected Move
±$8.28
2.2% from close
Price Gap
-2.97
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
57
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.41
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
8.0/10
Bullish tilt
Published snapshot: Jun 26, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Jun 26, 2026 close
MSFT Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 29, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness6 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Short Call Credit Spread
Invalidation: Spot breaks $370 support or VIX spikes above 22
Confidence:
7 / 10
base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); +1 spot 0.4% from MP; +1 VIX 18

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
Avg IV 47% vs VIX 18% — elevated
Favorable?
No

Term structure: Steep, with 0DTE call IV 81%

⚠️High call IV suggests upside demand, but rich premiums

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: At

GEX regime: Pinning ($+77.1M)

OI concentrations: Max pain $370 for 6/29, $365 for 7/1, $370 for 7/2

Verdict: Support $345, resistance $370 and $390. Pin risk moderate near $370.

Premium Opportunities

#1
Call credit spread
Sell 2026-07-31 $395.00/$410.00 call spread
Sell $395/$410 call spread to collect elevated premium.
Credit: $2.99-$3.66
Max loss: $11.34
BE: $398.66
Mgmt: Exit if spot breaks $370 or VIX spikes above 22.
#2
Collar
Buy shares + buy 2026-07-31 $340.00 put / sell 2026-07-31 $395.00 call (collar)
Buy shares, buy $340 put, sell $395 call.
Credit: $2.99-$3.66
Max loss: $24.91
BE: $364.91
Mgmt: Roll if support $345 breaks.
#3
Short strangle
Sell 2026-07-31 $340.00 put + sell $400.00 call
Sell $340 put and $400 call.
Credit: $14.62-$17.88
Max loss: Unlimited
BE: 322.12 / 417.88
Mgmt: Close if spot nears either strike.

Risk Alerts

!High short-dated call IV skew may inflate premiums, but gamma pinning at $370 reduces tail risk.
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