MORNING UPDATE: PriceWatch Alerts for TXT and More... for 2017-08-18 |
| PriceWatch Alerts for TXT, CGNX, PF, SWKS, ALGN ,LBRDK, TMUS, VRTX, EA and SKX. Today's optimal covered call on Textron has an assigned return rate of 2.49%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of TXT stock at 48.11 per share and selling one contract of the Textron Sep 2017 48 call for 1.29 for a net debit of $ 46.82 per share. This trade lasts 28 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 32.56%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk). Today's optimal covered call on Cognex has an assigned return rate of 2.49%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of CGNX stock at 101.26 per share and selling one contract of the Cognex Sep 2017 100 call for 3.7 for a net debit of $ 97.56 per share. This trade lasts 28 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 32.46%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk). Today's optimal covered call on Pinnacle Foods Inc has an assigned return rate of 2.44%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of PF stock at 60.11 per share and selling one contract of the Pinnacle Foods Inc Sep 2017 60 call for 1.55 for a net debit of $ 58.57 per share. This trade lasts 28 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 31.82%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk). Today's optimal covered call on Skyworks Solutions has an assigned return rate of 2.34%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of SWKS stock at 102.2 per share and selling one contract of the Skyworks Solutions Sep 2017 100 call for 4.5 for a net debit of $ 97.7 per share. This trade lasts 28 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 30.55%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk). Today's optimal covered call on Align Technology has an assigned return rate of 2.31%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of ALGN stock at 169.36 per share and selling one contract of the Align Technology Sep 2017 165 call for 8.09 for a net debit of $ 161.26 per share. This trade lasts 28 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 30.23%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk). Today's optimal covered call on Liberty Broadbd C has an assigned return rate of 2.28%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of LBRDK stock at 100.37 per share and selling one contract of the Liberty Broadbd C Sep 2017 100 call for 2.6 for a net debit of $ 97.77 per share. This trade lasts 28 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 29.73%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk). Today's optimal covered call on T-Mobile US has an assigned return rate of 2.17%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of TMUS stock at 62.99 per share and selling one contract of the T-Mobile US Sep 2017 62.5 call for 1.82 for a net debit of $ 61.17 per share. This trade lasts 28 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 28.34%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk). Today's optimal covered call on Vertex Pharmaceuticals has an assigned return rate of 2.15%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of VRTX stock at 148.53 per share and selling one contract of the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Sep 2017 145 call for 6.59 for a net debit of $ 141.93 per share. This trade lasts 28 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 28.1%. The risk assessment of this trade is 3 keys, (Moderate relative risk). Today's optimal covered call on Electronic Arts has an assigned return rate of 2.11%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of EA stock at 116.47 per share and selling one contract of the Electronic Arts Sep 2017 115 call for 3.85 for a net debit of $ 112.62 per share. This trade lasts 28 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 27.54%. The risk assessment of this trade is 2 keys, (Considerable relative risk). Today's optimal covered call on Skechers USA has an assigned return rate of 4.62%. To enter this trade, buy 100 shares of SKX stock at 27.39 per share and selling one contract of the Skechers USA Oct 2017 26 call for 2.54 for a net debit of $ 24.84 per share. This trade lasts 63 days, giving it an annualized return rate of 26.81%. The risk assessment of this trade is 4 keys, (Low relative risk). Are you looking for a more conservative strategy that solves the pitfalls that come with covered calls investing? Check out our RadioActive Home Study Kit (http://www.poweropt.com/psDetails.asp?pid=25)! 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NOTE: All stocks and options shown are examples only. These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. STOCKS ON THE MOVE Apache Corporation (APA), Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) and Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) are moving higher this morning, while Under Armour Inc (UAA), Centurylink Inc (CTL) and L Brands Inc (LB) are headed lower. Quanta Services Inc (PWR), MasTec, Inc. (MTZ) and United Rentals, Inc. (URI) were upgraded by analysts this morning, while Matson, Inc. (MATX), Blue Apron Holdings Inc (APRN) and PNM Resources Inc (PNM) were downgraded. INTERNATIONAL MARKETS Stocks in Asia are mixed. The Shanghai SE Composite Index is up 0.01%, the Australia ASX All Ordinaries is down -0.49%, the Mumbai Sensex is down -0.85% the Hang Seng is down -1.08% and the Nikkei 225 is down -1.18%.Stocks in Europe are down. The CAC 40 is down -1.16%, the Euronext 100 is down -1.12%, the FTSE 100 is down -0.85% and the DAX is down -0.37%. FUTURES & CURRENCIES Energy futures are mixed today. The price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil is up 0.17 at 47.26 per barrel. Brent crude is up 0.1 at 51.13 per barrel. Natural Gas is down -0.03 at 2.9. Precious metals are up this morning. Gold is up 7.85 at 1296 per ounce. Platinum is up 11.7 at 986.25 while silver is up 0.16 at 17.22. The dollar is down compared to the major currencies today. The greenback is down against the euro, down against the Yen and down against the Pound. PUT/CALL RATIO Yesterday, 810,283 call contracts traded on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) compared to 632,705 put contracts. The single-session put/call was 0.78 while the 20-day moving average is now at 0.7. TODAY'S ECONOMIC CALENDAR Mich Sentiment - Prelim Aug 10:00 EARNINGS EXPECTED TODAY: DE DNZOY EL TOELY ASEKY CIB MZDAY RICOY FL ADRZY SPKKY GLPG This Morning Update was prepared with data and information provided by: |
