Options Update: Ford Volatility Low as Shares Trend Higher

Ford (F) closed at $13.34. F April put option implied volatility is at 36, June is at 42; near its 26-week average of 46, according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

Whole Foods (WFMI) closed at $36.30. WFMI April put option implied volatility is at 30, May and August puts are at 39; verses its 26-week average of 43 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price movement.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) at 17.57; 10-day moving average is 18.32, 50-day is 20.90, 200-day moving average is 24.06.

Options Update is by Stock Specialist Paul Foster of theflyonthewall.com.

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