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SMCI

Super Micro Computer, Inc.Close $32.79EOD only
Max Pain
$30.50
Next expiry May 15, 2026
Expected Move
±$2.17
6.6% from close
Price Gap
-2.29
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
54
Middle-high premium
P/C OI
0.83
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
6.0/10
Neutral tilt
Published snapshot: May 12, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
May 12, 2026 close
SMCI Theta Report
Analysis based on market close May 13, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness8 / 10
Sizing: Moderate
Primary: Put Credit Spread
Invalidation: Spot below $30 support
Confidence:
5.5 / 10
base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; +1 GEX positive (pinning); -0.5 spot 3.2% from MP; +1 VIX 18

IV Environment

IV Regime
High
IV vs VIX
Avg IV 88% vs VIX 18, extremely elevated
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Short-dated put IV >180%, steep skew; backwardated near term

📈IV at 88% vs VIX 18 provides rich premium
⚠️Extreme put skew at front; puts overpriced

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Above

GEX regime: Pinning ($+54.4M)

OI concentrations: Call wall $35-$40; put floor $20-$20; max pain $31 (2d), $30 (1w)

Verdict: Pinning risk moderate; spot above MP, proximity to $31 expiry

Premium Opportunities

#1
Put credit spread
Sell 2026-06-18 $30.00/$27.00 put spread
Sell 30p, buy 27.5p for credit.
Credit: $0.90-$1.11
Max loss: $1.89
BE: $28.89
Mgmt: Monitor spot >$31; exit if spot approaches $30.
#2
Short strangle
Sell 2026-06-18 $30.00 put + sell $37.00 call
Sell 30p and 37c for credit.
Credit: $3.12-$3.81
Max loss: Unlimited
BE: 26.19 / 40.81
Mgmt: Adjust if spot breaches $30 or $37.
#3
Covered call
Buy shares + sell 2026-06-18 $37.00 call
Buy shares, sell 37c for premium.
Credit: $1.31-$1.61
Max loss: Stock downside to $0 less call premium
BE: $30.39
Mgmt: Roll call if shares rally above $37.

Risk Alerts

!High put skew increases tail risk for short puts
!Gamma flip not triggered; monitor spot vs $30 support
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