Options Update: Philips Electronics volatility low ahead of annual meeting


Philips Electronics (PHG) closed at $27.59, close to a 13-month high. Philips will be displaying its diagnostic imaging products at The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2009 Annual Meeting on November 29. December option implied volatility is at 37, below a level of 73 from a year ago and below its 26-week average of 46, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) overall implied volatility at 24; 26-week average is 24.

Siemens (SI) closed at $98.59. Siemens will be displaying its diagnostic imaging products at The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2009 Annual Meeting on November 29. December option implied volatility of 37 is below a level of 70 from a year ago and below its 26-week average of 40, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

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

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