Implied Volatility Alert: RRGB, CERN
10/26/09
RRGB December puts active on elevated volatility into EPS
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) is scheduled to report Q3 EPS Nov. 5, after the market close.
RRGB call option volume of 70 contracts compares to put volume of 1,421 contracts.
RRGB November option implied volatility is at 63, and December is at 51, versus its 26-week average of 57, according to Track Data, suggesting larger price movement into EPS.
CERN puts active into EPS and software sales outlook
Cerner Corp. (CERN) is scheduled to report Q3 EPS Oct. 28.
CERN call option volume of 1,556 contracts compares to put volume of 8,159 contracts, according to Track Data.
CERN average daily volume is 2,440 contracts, according to IVolatility, suggesting traders taking positions to hedge movement.
Posted at 4:40 p.m.
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Researcher Paul Foster has 23 years of professional experience in the capital markets, investments, trading, corporate finance, arbitrage, options, and mergers and acquisitions.
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