Published on 30 May 2024 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Hancock Whitney (HWC) Stock?
Investors in Hancock Whitney Corporation HWC need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Aug 16, 2024 $60.00 Put 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.