Options Update: Terex volatility low into EPS and machinery-pricing outlook

Posted Jul 22nd 2009 8:30AM by Paul Foster
Filed under: Options

Terex (NYSE: TEX) closed at $13.66. TEX is expected to report Q2 EPS on July 23. TEX August option implied volatility is at 67, September is at 65; below its 26-week average of 86, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

iShares Trust FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Fund (NYSE: FXE), an index fund that seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index, closed at $40.72. FXI August and September option implied volatility of 37 is below its 26-week average of 55, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

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

Tags: iShares Trust FTSEXinhua China 25 Fund, IsharesTrustFtsexinhuaChina25Fund, option implied volatility, OptionImpliedVolatility, Terex