Published on 6 Dec 2022 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Atlas Air (AAWW) Stock?
Investors in Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. AAWW need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Feb 17, 2023 $32.50 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.