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GOOGL

Alphabet Inc.Close $359.68EOD only

Max Pain

$355.00

Next expiry Jun 15, 2026

Expected Move

±$6.67

1.9% from close

Price Gap

-4.68

Distance to max pain

IV Rank

Middle-high premium

P/C OI

0.82

Slightly call-heavy

Consensus

9.0/10

Bullish tilt

Published snapshot: Jun 12, 2026 close

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Published Snapshot

Jun 12, 2026 close

GOOGL Directional Report

Analysis based on market close June 15, 2026

Directional Theta Gang Flow Earnings Consensus

Historical consensus-supported lens with full content, report chain context, and metric rail.

Outlook

Bullish bias with pinning at $355 and positive gamma/flow. Spot above MP, rally likely to test $389 resistance. Event risk from options expiry June 15-18.

Confidence:

8.5 / 10

GEX/flow aligned (+2), positive gamma (+1), VIX 16 supportive (+1), offset by spot 4% above MP (-0.5).

Supports: GEX +$167M, bullish flow, VIX <20, price above MP.
Conflicts: Spot 4% above MP, resistance $389, tech rally overextended.

📈GEX +$167M, DEX +83.6M shares – strong dealer support.

📌Max pain pin $355 holds spot up.

⚠️IV elevated vs VIX – vol premium rich.

📅Expiry June 15-18 concentrates gamma risk.

Regime Classification

Vol Regime

Normal

IV near normal range, not elevated relative to GOOGL typical.

Gamma Regime

Pinning

Positive gamma with pinning at $355; no flip nearby.

Flow Regime

Bullish

Net positive premium flow – bullish positioning.

Spot vs Max Pain

Above

Spot 4% above MP, creating upward pinning pressure.

Thesis duration: Event-specific — Concentrated gamma at weekly/standard expiry (June 15-18) drives pinning.

Price Range Forecast

Next 2 days

$361.88$376.83

Max pain pin supports, guardrails $362-$377.

Next 1 week

$357.95$380.75

Gamma holds through weekly OI, range $358-$381.

Next 2 weeks

$350.03$388.68

Break above $389 confirms further upside.

Key Levels

Max pain pins: $355 (2026-06-15); $355 (2026-06-17); $330 (2026-06-18)

EM guardrails: 2d $361.88/$376.83; 1w $357.95/$380.75

Support: $355.00 · $350.03

Resistance: $388.68 · $400.00

Structural: Max pain pin $355; supports $355, $350; resistance $389, $400; 1w guardrails $358/$381.

Dealer Positioning (GEX/DEX)

GEX: $+167.0M

DEX: +83.6M shares

Gamma flip: N/A

NTM gamma: GEX +$167M, DEX +83.6M shares; positive gamma, no flip risk near spot.

IV Analysis

IV vs VIX: GOOGL IV moderately elevated vs VIX 16.2, reflecting tech rally premium.

Term structure: Flat near term, slight contango into next month.

Skew: Calls elevated relative to puts; consider put spreads to collect premium.

Flow Analysis

Net premium: Net premium bullish at $126M with put/call volume ratio 0.44, signaling strong call buying.

Directional prints: 7.8 call 372.5 OTM 2026-06-15 — Vol/OI 66.1x: massive new call buying vs minimal existing OI; likely bought as bullish bet, preferred read: bullish momentum. 12.9 call 375 OTM 2026-06-15 — Vol/OI 25.7x: heavy call volume relative to OI; suggests new bullish positioning, preferred read: bullish continuation. 2.8 call 370 OTM 2026-06-15 — Vol/OI 20.2x with IV 2.8%: high volume at low IV; likely bought as cheap upside, preferred read: bullish.

Unusual: 13.4 put 370 ITM 2026-06-15 — Vol/OI 103.8x: extreme put volume relative to OI; could be hedging or bearish speculation; preferred read: bearish hedge or contrarian. 5 put 367.5 OTM 2026-06-15 — Vol/OI 69x: unusual put buying at deep OTM; likely protective puts, preferred read: hedging. 7.8 call 372.5 OTM 2026-06-15 — Vol/OI 66.1x: massive new call buying vs minimal existing OI; likely bought as bullish bet, preferred read: bullish.

Risks & Catalysts

!Spot drop below $355 triggers gamma flip.

!Failure to hold $362 support could accelerate selloff.

!IV contraction if rally stalls.

Strategy Viability

Strategy	Edge	Best Setup	Primary Risk
Bull call spread	Moderate-Strong	Buy 2026-07-24 $390.00/$410.00 call spread Why now: Strong call flow and support at $355 favor bullish momentum through earnings.	Fails if spot drops below $355 support.
Put credit spread	Moderate	Sell 2026-07-24 $340.00/$325.00 put spread Why now: Support holds; OTM put credit spread aligns with bullish bias.	Breach of $355 could short put assignment.
Long call	Moderate	Buy 2026-07-24 $390.00 call Why now: Unusual call volume and net premium flow signal upside conviction.	Theta decay if rally stalls; full premium at risk.

Top Plays

Bull Call Spread

Buy 2026-07-24 $390.00/$410.00 call spread

Buy $390/$410 call spread for bullish momentum through earnings.

Why this play: Aligns with bullish flow and support; defined risk and good liquidity.

Debit: $3.74-$4.57

Max loss: $4.57

BE: $394.57

Mgmt: Exit if spot closes below $355; consider taking profit at $400.

Traders seeking defined risk upside.

Long Call

Buy 2026-07-24 $390.00 call

Buy $390 call to capture unlimited upside.

Why this play: Direct bet on upside conviction from unusual call volume.

Debit: $7.20-$8.80

Max loss: $8.80

BE: $398.80

Mgmt: Monitor closely; stop loss at $355.

Aggressive traders with high conviction.

Put Credit Spread

Sell 2026-07-24 $340.00/$325.00 put spread

Sell $340/$325 put spread to profit from bullish bias.

Why this play: Defensive play collecting premium with support at $355.

Credit: $2.12-$2.59

Max loss: $12.41

BE: $337.41

Mgmt: Roll if spot approaches $355; avoid earnings gap risk.

Income-focused traders with moderate bullish view.

Watchlist Triggers

Entry Triggers

IFIF spot holds above $355 support and rallies toward $362 → Buy 2026-07-24 $390/$410 call spread near $3.74–$4.57

IFIF spot stays above $355 and bullish bias persists, consider income → Sell 2026-07-24 $340/$325 put spread near $2.12–$2.59

Exit Triggers

EXITIF spot closes below $355 (invalidation level) → Exit all bullish positions; close $390/$410 call spread and $340/$325 put spread

Tactical Summary

Bullish bias with pinning at $355; positive gamma/flow. Supports $355, $350; resistance $389, $400. Key risk: spot below $355 triggers gamma flip and quick selloff. Event risk from June options expiry (15-18).

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