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title: "Trending | AAPL Plummets 5% on Thursday, Some Put options Soar 2045%"
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description: "On February 12, Eastern Time, Apple options saw a total of 1552140 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 54% and puts making up 45%."
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# Trending | AAPL Plummets 5% on Thursday, Some Put options Soar 2045%

On February 12, Eastern Time, Apple options saw a total of 1552140 contracts traded, with calls accounting for 54% and puts making up 45%.

Apple has 4626000 contracts outstanding, with calls accounting for 60% and puts making up 39%.

The top volume gainer was the 260 dollars Put option expiring on February 13, 2026, with 67519 contracts traded.

On the news front, Based on recent key news:

1\. February 13, Tech stocks, including Apple, faced a broad sell-off due to concerns over AI competition and lower margins. The odds of a rate cut also decreased, adding to the pressure. Source: MarketWatch

2\. February 13, Apple's stock was impacted by regulatory scrutiny over its Apple News app and delays in the Siri upgrade. These issues contributed to the largest single-day drop since April 2025. Source: Reuters

3\. February 12, Analysts urged investors to diversify away from tech stocks, citing high valuations and heavy capital expenditure. This rotation away from tech affected Apple's stock. Source: InvezzTech sector faces AI competition and regulatory scrutiny.

Please note: The chart below does not include options expiring within five days.

![image](https://assets.lbctrl.com/h5hub/optrank/images/2026-02-13/ST_US_AAPL_en.png)

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