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Quantchabot has detected a promising Synthetic Long Stock trade opportunity for BP PRUDHOE BAY (BPT) for the 19-Jun-2020 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

BPT was recently trading at $6.73 and has an implied volatility of 54.83% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for BPT expiring on 19-Jun-2020, there is a 68.27% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $3.62-$12.63 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 55.28%.

Upside potential: This synthetic long position offers the same potential benefits and liabilities as a long stock position, but at a discount due to the significant premium at-the-money puts are trading at over calls. In this case, the put position is opened at a strike of $7.50, which is already $0.77 in-the-money. However, its sale more than offsets this moneyness and the cost of the long call that the trade results in a net credit of of $1.50 per share. The final position can be considered as having a discount of $0.73 per share over the underlying price of $6.73 for a 10.85% total.

Downside risk: This discount is generally a sign of the stock facing considerable short pressure, and may indicate that the stock has become hard to borrow. However, if you have a long view of the underlying over this period, it could be a good opportunity to benefit from the upside at a major discount.

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Quantchabot has detected a promising Bull Call Spread trade opportunity for MODERNA INC. COMMON STOCK (MRNA) for the 17-Apr-2020 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

MRNA was recently trading at $28.00 and has an implied volatility of 116.93% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for MRNA expiring on 17-Apr-2020, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $28.06-$44.12 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 135.09%.

Big 17.85% Change: After closing the last trading session at $23.76, MODERNA INC. COMMON STOCK opened today at $29.05 and has reached a high of $29.98.

Trade approach: A movement as big as 17.85% is a significantly bullish indicator, so this trade is designed to be profitable if MRNA maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bearish side of $28.00 on 17-Apr-2020. If possible, the trade has been padded such that slight movement against the trade would still return a profit.

Upside potential: Using this bullish strategy, the trade would be profitable if MODERNA INC. COMMON STOCK closes at or above $26.95 on 17-Apr-2020. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 53.57% likelihood of this return.

Downside risk: As with any options trade, there is a substantial downside risk where you may lose most or all of your investment.

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Quantchabot has detected a promising Bear Put Spread trade opportunity for EQUINOR ASA (EQNR) for the 17-Apr-2020 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

EQNR was recently trading at $16.17 and has an implied volatility of 35.83% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for EQNR expiring on 17-Apr-2020, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $14.30-$16.21 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 23.73%.

52 week low: EQUINOR ASA recently reached a new 52-week low at $16.04. EQNR had traded in the range $16.05-$23.97 over the past year.

Trade approach: Reaching a new 52-week low is a bearish indicator, so this trade is designed to be profitable if EQNR maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bullish side of $16.17 on 17-Apr-2020. If possible, the trade has been padded such that slight movement against the trade would still return a profit.

Upside potential: Using this bearish strategy, the trade would be profitable if EQUINOR ASA closes at or below $16.30 on 17-Apr-2020. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 51.82% likelihood of this return.

Downside risk: As with any options trade, there is a substantial downside risk where you may lose most or all of your investment.

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Quantchabot has detected a promising Covered Call trade opportunity for SAGE THERAPEUTICS INC. COMMON (SAGE) for the 21-Aug-2020 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

SAGE was recently trading at $64.59 and has an implied volatility of 69.62% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for SAGE expiring on 21-Aug-2020, there is a 68.27% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $40.44-$104.84 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 10.20%.

Moneyness: These options are currently 39.64% out of the money and there is a 24.07% likelihood that these options will be exercised before or at expiration.

Most upside: If SAGE THERAPEUTICS INC. COMMON closes at or above $90.00, this trade could return up to 49.55%. Based on our analysis, there is a 24.84% likelihood of this return.

The downside: As with any covered call, the risk is substantial as it is vulnerable to a downturn in the underlying itself. There is a 43.43% chance the underlying will close at or below its breakeven price of $60.18, resulting in a net loss on the trade.

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Quantchabot has detected a promising Bear Call Spread trade opportunity for JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS (JAZZ) for the 17-Apr-2020 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

JAZZ was recently trading at $116.87 and has an implied volatility of 45.29% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for JAZZ expiring on 17-Apr-2020, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $102.41-$117.14 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 66.77%.

Big -8.16% Change: After closing the last trading session at $127.25, JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS opened today at $111.00 and has reached a low of $111.00.

Trade approach: A movement as big as -8.16% is a significantly bearish indicator, so this trade is designed to be profitable if JAZZ maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bullish side of $116.87 on 17-Apr-2020. If possible, the trade has been padded such that slight movement against the trade would still return a profit.

Upside potential: Using this bearish strategy, the trade would be profitable if JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS closes at or below $119.10 on 17-Apr-2020. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 54.92% likelihood of this return.

Downside risk: As with any options trade, there is a substantial downside risk where you may lose most or all of your investment.

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Quantchabot has detected a promising Synthetic Long Stock trade opportunity for ANNALY CAPITAL (NLY) for the 21-Jan-2022 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

NLY was recently trading at $9.92 and has an implied volatility of 5.48% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for NLY expiring on 21-Jan-2022, there is a 68.27% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $7.84-$13.36 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 60.90%.

Upside potential: This synthetic long position offers the same potential benefits and liabilities as a long stock position, but at a discount due to the significant premium at-the-money puts are trading at over calls. In this case, the put position is opened at a strike of $10.00, which is already $0.09 in-the-money. However, its sale more than offsets this moneyness and the cost of the long call that the trade results in a net credit of of $1.10 per share. The final position can be considered as having a discount of $1.02 per share over the underlying price of $9.92 for a 10.24% total.

Downside risk: This discount is generally a sign of the stock facing considerable short pressure, and may indicate that the stock has become hard to borrow. However, if you have a long view of the underlying over this period, it could be a good opportunity to benefit from the upside at a major discount.

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Quantchabot has detected a promising Covered Call trade opportunity for DIREXION DAILY S&P500 BEAR 3X (SPXS) for the 17-Jul-2020 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

SPXS was recently trading at $13.91 and has an implied volatility of 54.97% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for SPXS expiring on 17-Jul-2020, there is a 68.27% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $9.72-$20.17 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 10.32%.

Moneyness: These options are currently 36.54% out of the money and there is a 24.92% likelihood that these options will be exercised before or at expiration.

Most upside: If DIREXION DAILY S&P500 BEAR 3X closes at or above $19.00, this trade could return up to 47.06%. Based on our analysis, there is a 20.14% likelihood of this return.

The downside: As with any covered call, the risk is substantial as it is vulnerable to a downturn in the underlying itself. There is a 41.29% chance the underlying will close at or below its breakeven price of $12.92, resulting in a net loss on the trade.

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Quantchabot has detected a promising Covered Call trade opportunity for CRISPR THERAPEUTICS AG COMMON SHARES (CRSP) for the 17-Jul-2020 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

CRSP was recently trading at $51.20 and has an implied volatility of 73.06% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for CRSP expiring on 17-Jul-2020, there is a 68.27% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $32.40-$81.94 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 10.38%.

Moneyness: These options are currently 26.93% out of the money and there is a 30.79% likelihood that these options will be exercised before or at expiration.

Most upside: If CRISPR THERAPEUTICS AG COMMON SHARES closes at or above $65.00, this trade could return up to 39.51%. Based on our analysis, there is a 30.83% likelihood of this return.

The downside: As with any covered call, the risk is substantial as it is vulnerable to a downturn in the underlying itself. There is a 41.40% chance the underlying will close at or below its breakeven price of $46.59, resulting in a net loss on the trade.

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Quantchabot has detected a promising Bear Call Spread trade opportunity for 3M (MMM) for the 17-Apr-2020 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

MMM was recently trading at $150.22 and has an implied volatility of 28.09% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for MMM expiring on 17-Apr-2020, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $135.75-$150.56 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 84.85%.

52 week low: 3M recently reached a new 52-week low at $148.22. MMM had traded in the range $150.58-$219.75 over the past year.

Trade approach: Reaching a new 52-week low is a bearish indicator, so this trade is designed to be profitable if MMM maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bullish side of $150.22 on 17-Apr-2020. If possible, the trade has been padded such that slight movement against the trade would still return a profit.

Upside potential: Using this bearish strategy, the trade would be profitable if 3M closes at or below $152.30 on 17-Apr-2020. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 54.40% likelihood of this return.

Downside risk: As with any options trade, there is a substantial downside risk where you may lose most or all of your investment.

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Quantchabot has detected a promising Bull Put Spread trade opportunity for GUARDANT HEALTH INC (GH) for the 17-Apr-2020 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

GH was recently trading at $81.11 and has an implied volatility of 48.21% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for GH expiring on 17-Apr-2020, there is a 34.13% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $81.29-$101.81 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 73.65%.

Big 7.01% Change: After closing the last trading session at $75.79, GUARDANT HEALTH INC opened today at $75.36 and has reached a high of $81.45.

Trade approach: A movement as big as 7.01% is a significantly bullish indicator, so this trade is designed to be profitable if GH maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bearish side of $81.11 on 17-Apr-2020. If possible, the trade has been padded such that slight movement against the trade would still return a profit.

Upside potential: Using this bullish strategy, the trade would be profitable if GUARDANT HEALTH INC closes at or above $80.50 on 17-Apr-2020. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 51.73% likelihood of this return.

Downside risk: As with any options trade, there is a substantial downside risk where you may lose most or all of your investment.

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