GOOGL Stock Options Analysis
Dive deep into implied volatility, put/call ratios, and unusual activity.
$399.70
-2.92 (-0.73%)
Stock Price as of: May 14, 2026 00:00 ET
Options Data as of: May 14, 2026 04:00 ET
23%
IV Percentile (30D)
Below average (cheaper premiums)
Current IV: 8.1%
0.47
Put/Call Ratio (Volume)
Bullish sentiment (more calls traded)
0.60
Put/Call Ratio (Open Interest)
Bullish sentiment (more calls open)
Options Activity Overview
248,548
Total Volume (Today)
Above average (+38% vs avg)179,805
Avg Daily Volume (5d)
2,160,940
Total Open Interest
0.12
Volume/OI Ratio
Low activityAverage Implied Volatility: 38.6%
Unusual Options Activity
| Type | Strike | Exp. Date | Volume | Open Int. | IV | Score | Mid Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put | $430 | 2026-05-15 | 112 | 13 | 0.0% | 69.9 | $28.96 |
| Call | $500 | 2026-09-18 | 5,023 | 380 | 36.6% | 61.6 | $8.20 |
| Call | $590 | 2027-03-19 | 500 | 36 | 36.9% | 54.6 | $12.55 |
| Put | $390 | 2026-05-18 | 3,177 | 199 | 26.5% | 54.1 | $1.20 |
| Call | $413 | 2026-05-29 | 281 | 24 | 32.6% | 53.7 | $6.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The current average implied volatility for GOOGL near-ATM options is 38.6%.
Our IV Percentile is 23%, which indicates that options premiums are currently below average (cheaper premiums) relative to its recent 30-day historical range.
IV Percentile Guide:
• 80%+: High - consider selling premium (covered calls, credit spreads)
• 60-80%: Above average - selling strategies may be advantageous
• 40-60%: Average - balanced approach works
• 20-40%: Below average - buying options becomes more attractive
• Below 20%: Unusually low - favorable for buying calls or puts
IV Percentile Guide:
• 80%+: High - consider selling premium (covered calls, credit spreads)
• 60-80%: Above average - selling strategies may be advantageous
• 40-60%: Average - balanced approach works
• 20-40%: Below average - buying options becomes more attractive
• Below 20%: Unusually low - favorable for buying calls or puts
The Put/Call Ratio by volume for GOOGL is 0.47 and by open interest is 0.60.
A ratio above 1 indicates a prevalence of put options, often signaling more bearish sentiment or demand for downside protection. A ratio below 1 indicates more call options, suggesting bullish sentiment or demand for upside exposure.
A ratio above 1 indicates a prevalence of put options, often signaling more bearish sentiment or demand for downside protection. A ratio below 1 indicates more call options, suggesting bullish sentiment or demand for upside exposure.
This options data provides valuable insights into market sentiment and options pricing. High IV suggests selling premium, while low IV suggests buying premium. The Put/Call ratio can confirm overall market direction bias. Unusual activity might highlight institutional positioning. Always combine this with your own technical and fundamental analysis.
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