AIG (NYSE: AIG) is recently down $0.56 to $63.28. Smith Barney says, "AIG has yet to provide investors with an earnings release date for 3Q '07 results. In the wake of the subprime meltdown, investors are eager to asses the fate of AIG's $29 billion of subprime mortgage exposure and its credit guaranty business." AIG call option volume of 13,468 contracts compares to put volume of 36,042 contracts. AIG November option implied volatility of 44 is above a level of 33 from last night and above its 26-week average of 22 according to Track Data, suggest larger near term risk.

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

Option update 10-25-07: AIG puts up on subprime concern originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.