AMC Bull Call Spread — 2026-08-21
Trade Setup
Current Stock Price
$2.60
Entry Price
$11.00
Target Price
$16.50
Stop Loss
$5.50
Expiration
Aug 21, 2026
Suggested Contracts
1
Strike Details
Buy 2.5C / Sell 3C
Risk / Reward
Max Loss
$11.00
Analysis
AMC (AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock) shows bullish unusual options activity: $479K of buyer-initiated unusual call flow (100% call-dominant) detected across near-term expirations, with a peak vol/OI ratio of 0.2x on the 2.5 call. IV rank is 52 (moderate) — a bull call spread (2.5/3) trims theta/vega bleed versus a naked long. Buy the $2.5 / sell the $3 call bull call spread expiring 2026-08-21 (25 DTE) for a net debit of $0.11 ($11 per spread). Breakeven at $2.61; net delta 0.20.
Setup Instructions
Underlying: AMC @ ~$2.35 | 2026-08-21 (25 DTE) | Net debit (entry): ~$11 per spread. Use limit orders at the mid or slightly worse.
Management Plan
MAX LOSS: Limited to the net debit ($11 per spread). Max gain is capped at the strike width minus the debit — a defined-risk, defined-reward trade. | IV RISK: IV rank is 52 — reasonable for a debit spread. | TIMING: 25 DTE — unusual flow is a near-term signal; act promptly or the setup may stale. Close or take profit before expiration week to avoid gamma risk. | SECTOR: AMC is in Other — avoid concentration with other open Other positions. | EXECUTION: Use limit orders at mid or slightly worse on the spread (don't leg in). Verify the bid-ask before sending; do not chase with market orders. | EVENTS: Check for upcoming earnings, FDA decisions, or macro prints within the trade window that could cause outsized gap risk.

