TSLA Bear Put Spread — 2026-08-21

TSLA (Tesla, Inc. - Common Stock) shows bearish unusual options activity: $9784K of buyer-initiated unusual put flow (4% put-dominant) detected across near-term expirations, with a peak vol/OI ratio of 14.1x on the 350 call. IV rank is 36 (moderate) — a bear put spread (320/315) trims theta/vega bleed versus a naked long. Buy the $320 / sell the $315 put bear put spread expiring 2026-08-21 (29 DTE) for a net debit of $2.30 ($230 per spread). Breakeven at $317.70; net delta 0.05.

Underlying: TSLA @ ~$322.02 | 2026-08-21 (29 DTE) | Net debit (entry): ~$230 per spread. Use limit orders at the mid or slightly worse.

MAX LOSS: Limited to the net debit ($230 per spread). Max gain is capped at the strike width minus the debit — a defined-risk, defined-reward trade. | IV RISK: IV rank is 36 — reasonable for a debit spread. | TIMING: 29 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: TSLA is in Consumer — avoid concentration with other open Consumer 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.