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Implied Volatility Surging for YRC Worldwide (YRCW) Stock Options

Zacks Equity Research

Investors in YRC Worldwide Inc. YRCW need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Aug 16, 2019 $3.00 Call had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.

What is Implied Volatility?

Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell-off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.

What do the Analysts Think?

Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for YRC Worldwide shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, YRC Worldwide is a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) in the Transportation – Truck industry that ranks in the Bottom 7% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, no analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while one analyst has revised the estimate downward. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from 29 cents per share to 28 cents in that period.

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Given the way analysts feel about YRC Worldwide right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.

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