Actionable Options for Friday, August, 15

Actionable Options for Friday, August, 15

Options having increasing call volume and implied volatility: URBN HPQ LOW

Options having increasing put volume and implied volatility: CRM HD SHLD

Proshares UltraShort Barc 20 Year Treasury ETF (TBT) is recently down $1.40 to $55.42 on a flight to quality on geopolitical risks. August weekly option implied volatility is at 24, September is at 23, October is at 24, December is at 22; compared to its 26-week average of 22.

Monster Beverage (MNST) is recently up $19.16 to $91.15 on Coca-Cola (KO) takes 16.7% stake for $2.15B. August weekly option implied volatility is at 48, September is at 41, December is at 33; compared to its 26-week average of 34.

J.C. Penney (JCP) is recently down 32c to $9.42 after Q2 results, easy sales comparisons and improving inventory levels. August weekly option implied volatility is at 48, September is at 42, November is at 46, January is at 45; compared to its 26-week average of 60.