Actionable Options for Thursday February 20

Actionable Options for Thursday February 20

Options with increasing call volume and implied volatility: PCLN SWKS AWAY

Options with increasing put volume and implied volatility: HPQ VECO PPO

Tesla Motors (TSLA) is recently up $14.76 to $208.62 on better than expected Q4 results and guidance supporting a growth story. February weekly option implied volatility is at 59, March is at 53, June is at 50; compared to its 26-week average of 56.

Wal-Mart (WMT) is recently down $1.49 to $73.35 on weaker than expected Q1 guidance. February weekly call option implied volatility is at 15, March is at 14, and June is at 13; compared to its 26-week average of 15.

Facebook (FB) is recently down $1.09 to $66.96 on the acquisition of WhatsApp. February weekly option implied volatility is at 39, April is at 37, June is at 39; compared to its 26-week average of 43.