Actionable Options Thursday, January, 18

 

Calls with increasing volatility movement and volume: IP MAT IBM

Puts with increasing volatility movement and volume: DXCM SBAC HPQ

IBM (IBM) 30-day option implied volatility is at 26, compared to its 52-week range of 12 to 26 into expected to release Q4 results today.

American Express (AXP) 30-day option implied volatility is at 22, compared to its 52-week range of 12 to 26 into expected to release Q4 results today.

Apple (AAPL) 30-day option implied volatility is at 27, compared to its 52-week range of 13 to 28 into expected to release into the expected release of EPS on February 1.

iPath S&P 500 VIX ST Futures ETN (VXX) 30-day option implied volatility is at 69, compared to its 52-week range of 45 to 95