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Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Axovant Sciences (AXON) Stock?

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Investors in Axovant Sciences Ltd. AXON need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jan 19th 2018 $7.50 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 Axovant Sciences, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Axovant Sciences is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry that ranks in the Top 42% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has moved from a loss of 45 cents per share to a loss of 49 cents in that period.

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Given the way analysts feel about Axovant Sciences right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Often times, 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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