CMCSA Bear Put Spread — 2026-07-17

CMCSA (COMCAST CORP CL A) shows bearish unusual options activity: $211K of buyer-initiated unusual put flow (100% put-dominant) detected across near-term expirations, with a peak vol/OI ratio of 0.6x on the 24 put. IV rank is 87 (elevated) — too rich to buy a naked option into, so this is structured as a bear put spread (24/23.5) to cut vega and cost. Buy the $24 / sell the $23.5 put bear put spread expiring 2026-07-17 (16 DTE) for a net debit of $0.23 ($24 per spread). Breakeven at $23.77; net delta 0.12.

Underlying: CMCSA @ ~$23.79 | 2026-07-17 (16 DTE) | Net debit (entry): ~$24 per spread. Use limit orders at the mid or slightly worse.

MAX LOSS: Limited to the net debit ($24 per spread). Max gain is capped at the strike width minus the debit — a defined-risk, defined-reward trade. | IV RISK: IV rank is 87 — elevated IV inflates premiums; a vol crush could erode value even if direction is correct (the short leg offsets some of this vega). | TIMING: 16 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: CMCSA is in Communications — avoid concentration with other open Communications 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.