Option update: Steel stocks (MT, NUE) volatilities elevated

Posted Aug 24th 2007 10:25AM by Paul Foster
Filed under: India, China, Russia, Nucor Corp (NUE), Japan, Options, Politics, Eastern Europe

Arcelor Mittal (NYSE: MT) implied volatility of 39 above 26-week average of 34.

MT, a global steel producer, with a market cap of $82 billion, closed at $59.60. Bank of America said on 8/23 that the company is "well positioned for Long Term value creation; initiate with a Buy." MT overall option implied volatility of 39 is above its 26-week average of 34 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.

Nucor Corp. (NYSE: NUE) implied volatility of 39 above 26-week average of 34.

NUE is engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. NUE closed at $51.53. Merrill Lynch upgraded NUE to Buy from Neutral reports DJ. NUE over all option implied volatility of 39 is above its 26-week average of 34 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price risks.

Daily options Update is provided by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.

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