Options Update: Hewlett-Packard and IBM Volatility Flat as Shares Trend Higher

Filed under: International Business Machines (IBM)

Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) is expected to report Q3 EPS in mid August. HPQ call option volume of 9K contracts compares to put volume of 7K contracts. August put option implied volatility of 30, November is at 31; near its 26-week average of 28 according to Track Data, suggesting non directional price movement.



International Business Machines, Corp. (IBM) closed up $1.81 to $130.48. IBM is expected to announce Q2 EPS on July 19. July 130 straddle is priced at $1.95, October 130 is at $12. August put option implied volatility is at 21, October is at 24; verses its 26-week average of 23 according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement.



Update is by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com

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