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Netflix, Inc.Close $107.71EOD only
Max Pain
$95.00
Next expiry Apr 17, 2026
Expected Move
±$7.78
7.2% from close
Price Gap
-12.71
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
100
High premium
P/C OI
0.82
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.0/10
Consensus signal
Published snapshot: Apr 15, 2026 close
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NFLX Directional Report
Analysis based on market close April 10, 2026
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Outlook

Neutral-to-bearish bias with a pinning magnet between $100–$105 but underlying downside pressure toward max pain $97; Confidence: 7.0/10.

Confidence:
7 / 10
Base 7.0/10 from pre-computed: +226.5M GEX pinning and +$87.4M net premium supporting pin; counter: spot 6.2% above MP and elevated IV near-term (ATM 61.1% 7d) that prices in event/earnings risk.
Supports: GEX concentration at $100 (+$16.5M) and $104 (+$8.2M) with put floor at $73 creates strong dealer buy-side hedging; 1w EM lower bound $96.06.
Conflicts: Max pain trend falling ($97→$95 over expirations) and P/C volume 1.38 showing put demand; earnings 2026-04-16 near-term adds skew and IV kink.
📌GEX +$226.5M concentrated at 100/104/105 — dealers incentivized to pin between $100–$105
📈7d ATM IV 61.1% vs spot avg IV 50.3% — near-term volatility richly priced around earnings
🧭Max pain $97 (4/10) and $92 (4/17) provide downside gravity over next two weeks

Regime Classification

Vol Regime
High
High vol: near-term IV 61.1% (4/17) well above longer-dated ATM ~36–38%, implying event-driven premium and term-structure steepness.
Gamma Regime
Pinning
Pinning: large positive GEX (+$226.5M) concentrated at $100/$104/$105 creates an NTM magnet and compresses realized moves near those strikes.
Flow Regime
Mixed
Mixed flow: net premium +$87.4M with P/C vol 1.38 shows institutional buying of puts and selective call buys; not uniform directional conviction.
Spot vs Max Pain
Above
Spot $103.01 is above MP levels ($97 → $95 trend) — short-term mean reversion tail risk toward MP remains present.
Thesis duration: Multi-week — Pinning and GEX concentrations persist across next 2–4 expirations (100/104/105 OI and MP trending lower), IV term-structure falls gradually beyond 2 weeks — favors 30–45 DTE positioning with weeklies for tactical overlays.

Price Range Forecast

Next 1 week
$96.06$109.96
Dealer hedging concentrated at $100/$104 will hold price if no earnings shock; break <$100 accelerates moves to MP $97.
Next 2 weeks
$95.29$110.74
Earnings (4/16) and 7d EM bound $96.06; failure to stay >$105 removes upside magnet at $105.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $97 (2026-04-10); $92 (2026-04-17); $95 (2026-04-24)
EM guardrails: 1w $96.06/$109.96
Support: $100.00 · $96.06 · $95.00
Resistance: $104.00 · $105.00 · $110.00
Gamma flip: ~$73.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 48,178 (29.1% below spot)
Structural: Call OI wall $110–$125 caps large rallies; structural put floor and gamma flip clustered at $73 provides deep protection and limits extreme downside for long-dated bulls.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+226.5M

DEX: +147.4M shares

Gamma flip: ~$73 (Approx — based on put OI concentration of 48,178 (29.1% below spot))

NTM gamma: Large positive NTM gamma centered at $100 (GEX +$16.5M) and $105/$104 (GEX +$10.6M/+8.2M) => dealers will buy dips into $100 and sell rallies into $105–$110; if spot falls >2% (~$100→$98), dealer delta buying intensifies toward pin; if spot rallies >2% (~$103→$105+), dealer hedges will sell into strength, reinforcing cap at $105.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: Avg IV 50.3% vs SPX VIX context (not provided) — near-term IV (61.1% 4/17) is rich vs longer-dated 36–38% showing event squeeze.

Term structure: Steep front-end: 4/17 ATM 61.1% → 4/24 ATM 48.5% (big 12.6pt drop) then decays toward ~36% at 69–98d — prime calendar/diagonal opportunities selling near-term vol.

Skew: Notable kink at 4/17; mispriced opportunity: sell 4/17 ATM (61.1%) vs buy 4/24 ATM (48.5%) — ~12.6 vol-pt edge for a regular calendar.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: + $87.4M net premium collected (institutional selling into calls but put demand present); P/C vol 1.38 indicates heavier put trading.

Directional prints: 67 call 90 ITM 2026-04-17 — Low OI but high vol prints at 90C earlier; could be risk reversals or spreads (bought calls vs sold puts) — bought-call interpretation less consistent with overall mixed flow. 48.7 call 107 OTM 2026-04-24 — 4/24 107C OI 758 (vol 2,690): directional upside hedge or structured seller; against net premium it's more likely hedging of long equity exposure.

Unusual: 38.6 put 90 OTM 2026-05-22 — 5/22 90P vol 11,246 vs OI 113 (99.5x) — likely institutional cheap tail-buy or block protection; dual interpretation: bought tail puts vs sold complex structured exposure; overall flow suggests protection buying.

Risks & Catalysts

!Earnings 2026-04-16 can spike IV and break pin — near-term IV 61.1% already prices risk.
!Gamma flip at ~$73 is distant but concentrated put OI there can reduce realized downside if a prolonged selloff arrives.
!MP trend falling to $92 (4/17) — if dealers roll pins lower, rapid downward repricing possible.
!Front-end IV drop to 48.5% at 4/24 creates calendar crash risk after earnings; poorly timed short-front premium vulnerable.

Strategy Viability

StrategyEdgeBest SetupPrimary Risk
Long stockModerate-Weak
Buy shares at market $103.01
High IV/earnings risk; vulnerable to mean reversion to MP ~$97
Short stockModerate
Short shares or synthetics around $104–$105
Dealer pin/stop-buying at $100–$105 can create violent mean-reversion squeezes
Covered callModerate
Buy shares + sell 2026-05-15 115.0C
Capped upside at call; IV term benefit but earnings risk before positon entry
Cash-secured put / put spreadModerate-Strong
Sell 2026-05-15 95.0P cash-secured or sell 95/90 put spread
Gamma flip below $73 and MP trend lower; needs spot hold >$95
Long calls (directional)Moderate-Weak
Buy 2026-04-24 110.0C (outcome if post-earnings upside)
High near-term IV; expensive front-end calls
Long puts / bear put spreadModerate-Strong
Buy 2026-04-24 100.0P / sell 95.0P (debit spread)
Front-end IV elevated but spread defined-risk; earnings can push move beyond wing
Iron condorModerate-Strong
Sell 2026-04-24 105.0C/110.0C and sell 2026-04-24 95.0P/90.0P (collect front-end premium)
IV crush post-earnings helps but gap risk to wings if earnings surprise
Calendar / diagonal (sell near-term, buy farther)Strong
Sell 2026-04-17 ATM (100.0–104.0) vs buy 2026-04-24 or 2026-05-15 ATM — example: sell 4/17 100.0 ATM, buy 4/24 100.0 (sell 61.1% vs buy 48.5% → +12.6 vol-pt edge)
Pin can move and front-week IV can spike; requires managing front-leg assignment risk
PMCC / LEAPS diagonalModerate-Strong
Buy 2027-01-15 77.0 LEAP call and sell 2026-04-24/2026-05-15 calls (roll short)
Long-term capital tied up; large IV term differential but requires conviction in structural recovery

Top Plays

#1
Front-end Calendar (Regular)
Sell 2026-04-17 100.0 Call (or ATM) buy 2026-04-24 100.0 Call
Sell rich 4/17 ATM IV 61.1% and buy 4/24 ATM IV 48.5% capturing ~12.6 vol-pt edge while riding dealer pin at $100.
Credit: $0.75-$1.20
Max loss: Limited to front-leg assignment + hedging costs
BE: Manage via vega and delta; target short-leg extrinsic decay
Mgmt: Take profit at 50–70% realized theta; cut if spot closes outside $96–$105 or IV differential compresses to <5pt.
Traders wanting defined vega exposure and roll optionality
#2
Sell 95/90 Put Spread (Defined-risk bearish/marginally neutral)
Sell 2026-05-15 95.0P / Buy 2026-05-15 90.0P
Collect front-mid premium while aligning with MP ~95 and dealer pin support at $100; 30–45 DTE matches multi-week thesis.
Credit: $0.80-$1.60
Max loss: $4.20
BE: $94.20
Mgmt: Take profit at 50–70% of max credit; cut if spot <92 or if VIX >30.
Accounts wanting defined risk income with moderate bullish tolerance
#3
Bear Put Spread (Event-protective directional)
Buy 2026-04-24 100.0P / Sell 2026-04-24 95.0P
Defined bearish exposure over earnings window with limited cost vs buying naked puts given elevated IV; exploits downside MP trend.
Debit: $1.80-$2.50
Max loss: $3.20
BE: $98.20
Mgmt: Take profit at 40–50% of max gain; cut if spot >106 or if IV collapses without move.
Traders who expect a post-earnings reversion to MP and want capped risk

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers
IFIf spot tags $100.00 and holds 30 minutes → Sell 2026-04-17 100.0 Call and buy 2026-04-24 100.0 Call (front-calendar)
IFIf spot pulls back to $96.06 (1w EM lower) and IV >50% → Sell 2026-05-15 95.0P / Buy 2026-05-15 90.0P put spread
IFIf post-earnings IV collapses >15 vol-pts on 4/17→4/24 and spot remains 100–105 → Sell 2026-04-24 105.0C / Buy 2026-04-24 110.0C (short call vertical)
Adjustment Triggers
ADJIf spot rallies and prints >105.00 for two consecutive closes → Hedge short premium by buying 2026-04-24 110.0C or roll short calls to 110.0/115.0 expirations
ADJIf spot falls <95.00 and 30d IV >55% → Buy 2026-04-24 100.0P / Sell 2026-05-15 95.0P (convert income to longer-dated protection)
Exit Triggers
EXITIf trade P/L reaches 60% of max profit for calendars or condors → Close position and remove front-week exposure
EXITIf VIX/IV spikes >30 and spot <97.00 → Exit all short premium positions immediately

Tactical Summary

Primary thesis: dealers pin between $100–$105 while MP trend and earnings bias produce mild downside toward $95–$97; invalidation is sustained close >$110; regime favors selling near-term vol into richer IV and using 30–45 DTE defined-risk spreads. Top plays: front-end regular calendar (sell 4/17 100 buy 4/24 100) for vol edge, sell 95/90 put spread (5/15) for income, and 4/24 bear put spread 100/95 around earnings for defined downside exposure.

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