Options Update: AIG volatility and volume elevated as share rally


American International (NYSE: AIG) closed at $48.40. AIG options were active on volume of 380,937 contracts on September 21. October and November call option implied volatility is at 140, puts are at 152; above its 26-week average of 109, according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement. AIG puts are more expensive than calls because AIG is difficult to borrow.

UltraShort Financials ProShares (NYSE: SKF) is recently down 70 cents to $24.71. SKF is an exchange traded fund seeking daily investment results that correspond to twice (200%) the inverse (opposite) of the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Financials Index. SKF October call option implied volatility is at 65, puts are at 59, November is at 63; below its 26-week average of 92, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

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

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Last updated: February 13, 2012: 10:39 AM

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