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Options Traders Expect Huge Moves in Foundation Medicine (FMI) Stock

Zacks Equity Research
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Northern Trust (NTRS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Investors in Foundation Medicine, Inc. FMI need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the November 17, 2017 $25 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 Foundation Medicine shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Foundation Medicine is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Medical Info Systems industry that ranks in the Top 44% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, one analyst has increased its earnings estimates for the current quarter, while three analysts have dropped their estimates. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from a loss of 98 cents per share to a loss of $1.01 in that period.

Given the way analysts feel about Foundation Medicine 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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