Actionable Options for Friday, January, 2

Actionable Options for Friday, January, 2

Options with increasing call volume and implied volatility: MNKD PWRD MCHP

Options with increasing put volume and implied volatility: WTW AVP LOCK

S&P 500 Top Worst Performers of 2014 option implied volatility is elevated.

Genworth Financial (GNW) current 30-day call IVXM is at 54, compared to a one-month ago level of 47.

Freeport-McMoran (FCX) current 30-day call IVXM is at 41, compared to a one-month ago level of 33.

QEP Resources (QEP) current 30-day call IVXM is at 58, compared to a one-month ago level of 47.

Range Resources (RRC) current 30-day call IVXM is at 48, compared to a one-month ago level of 38.

Mattel (MAT) current 30-day call IVXM is at 29, compared to a one-month ago level of 21 according to Advanced Options at IVolatility.