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Option update: Risk increases for investment bankers/mortgage dealers

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) volatility increase suggests greater Crises. GS is recently down $7.62 to $169.99. GS September option implied volatility of 57 is above its 26-week average of 30 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.

Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC) implied volatility increase suggests greater Crises. BSC is recently down $2.31 to $107.41. James E. Cayne is chairman of the board and CEO of BSC. BSC has been a board member since 1985. BSC call option volume of 7,419 contracts compares to put volume of 10,103 contracts. BSC September option implied volatility of 78 is above its 26-week average of 38 according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement.

Lehman (NYSE: LEH) September volatility of 73 above 26-week average of 33. LEH is recently down $2.55 to $54.79. LEH call option volume of 18,902 contracts compares to put volume of 33,956 contracts. LEH August 55 straddle is priced at $4.60. LEH September option implied volatility of 73 is above its 26-week average of 33 according to Track Data, suggesting larger risk.

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