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GOOGL

Alphabet Inc.Close $349.54EOD only
Max Pain
$345.00
Next expiry Sep 21, 2026
Expected Move
±$5.34
1.5% from close
Price Gap
-4.54
Distance to max pain
IV Rank
62
High premium
P/C OI
0.66
Slightly call-heavy
Consensus
4.5/10
Consensus signal
Published snapshot: Sep 18, 2026 close
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Published Snapshot
Sep 18, 2026 close
GOOGL Theta Report
Analysis based on market close June 22, 2026
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Theta Verdict

Attractiveness6 / 10
Sizing: Conservative
Primary: Iron condor
Invalidation: Spot moves beyond 320-350 range; VIX spike above 20
Confidence:
4.5 / 10
base 5; -1 GEX/flow contradict; -0.5 spot 4.2% from MP; +1 VIX 17

IV Environment

IV Regime
Normal
IV vs VIX
IV 43.6% vs VIX 17.3; 2.5x premium
Favorable?
Yes

Term structure: Front-end elevated, 0DTE call IV 49% hints bullish skew; backwardation in puts suggests near-term downside fear.

📈IV vs VIX: 2.5x multiple, selling premium attractive
⚠️Negative dealer gamma ($-12.9M) increases hedging risk
📉Trending regime indicates directional risk; avoid naked short

Pin Risk Assessment

Spot vs MP: Below

GEX regime: Trending ($-12.9M)

Gamma flip: ~$320.00 — Approx — based on put OI concentration of 17,318 (8.5% below spot)

OI concentrations: Max pain $365 (0DTE); put floor $300-$320; call wall $400-$450

Verdict: Pin risk high at $365 expiring today; gamma flip at $320 could accelerate spot

Premium Opportunities

#1
Iron condor
Sell 2026-07-24 $330.00/$325.00 put wing and $375.00/$380.00 call wing
Sells OTM wings in high-IV regime, benefits from volatility crush.
Credit: $2.07-$2.53
Max loss: $2.47
BE: 327.47 / 377.53
Mgmt: Adjust wings if spot approaches $330 or $375.
#2
Cash-secured put
Sell 2026-07-24 $330.00 cash-secured put
Sells put at support, earns time decay.
Credit: $5.15-$6.30
Max loss: $323.70
BE: $323.70
Mgmt: Roll if spot breaks $330.

Risk Alerts

!Gamma flip at $320 – hedging could amplify moves
!High front-end IV – avoid 0DTE naked positions
!Dealer short gamma – large directional swings possible
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