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Unusual options activity in Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) stock today highlights the underlying value in GOOGL shares. Out-of-the-money (OTM) put options in 30-day expiration puts are trading at 14 times the prior number outstanding.
GOOGL stock is trading at $158.37 per share in midday trading. This is well off its recent highs earlier in July. For example, GOOGL stock peaked at $191.18 on July 10, so it's now down over 17% from that peak.