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SMCI

Super Micro Computer, Inc.Close $38.28EOD only
Max Pain
$31.00
Next expiry Aug 21, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.66
7.0% from close
Price Gap
-7.28
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
17
Low premium
P/C OI
0.75
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
5.5/10
Range bias
Published snapshot: Aug 17, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Aug 17, 2026 close
SMCI Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 29, 2026
DirectionalTheta GangFlowEarningsConsensus

Consensus-supported lens with chain history and key metrics in the rail.

Theta Verdict

Attractiveness6 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Short Put Spreads
Invalidation: Spot below $20 or above $32
Confidence:
5 / 10
base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); -1 spot 10.6% from MP; +1 VIX 18

IV Environment

IV Regime
High
IV vs VIX
IV 100% vs VIX 18: high relative to implied vol
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Front-end elevated (97% at 3d), slight contango to 11d (87%), then flattish. Supports short premium.

📊IV avg 100% vs VIX 18; term structure supports short premium

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Below

GEX regime: Pinning ($+11.1M)

Gamma flip: ~$20.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 28,395 (29.0% below spot)

OI concentrations: Put floor $15-$20 (28,395 OI), call wall $32-$40 (max pain at $32)

Verdict: High pin risk; spot $28.6 below MP $32; gamma flip at $20

Premium Opportunities

#1
Call diagonal
Sell 2026-07-24 $32.50 call / buy 2026-08-21 $37.00 call
Sell near-term call, buy back-month; benefits from IV collapse post-earnings.
Debit: $0.41-$0.50
Max loss: $0.50
BE: Path-dependent
Mgmt: Close if spot breaks invalidation 23.65 or adjust if IV widens.
#2
Call credit spread
Sell 2026-08-21 $35.00/$39.00 call spread
Sells OTM call spread; profits if stay below 35 by expiration.
Credit: $0.62-$0.75
Max loss: $3.25
BE: $35.75
Mgmt: Monitor spot near 35; close early if spot approaches.

Risk Alerts

!Gap risk: spot 10.6% below MP
!High IV may compress quickly
!Spot far from max pain; large move possible
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