The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Long Iron Condor trade opportunity for PAYPAL HOLDINGS CORP (PYPL) for the 20-Apr-2018 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

PYPL was recently trading at $60.01 and has an implied volatility of 26.87% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for PYPL expiring on 20-Apr-2018, there is a 35.43% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $55.07-$67.30 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 123.21%.

Price target: Zacks Research has updated their six-month price target for PYPL to $61.19. This price target is a consensus price created from the price targets published by 27 participating analysts whose targets ranged from $40.00 to $73.00.

Mean recommendation: Zacks normalizes analyst recommendations to a 1-5 scale where 1 indicates a strong buy. Their mean recommendation for PYPL has been updated to 1.65, which indicates a buy consensus from analysts. Sentiment has moved from 1.73 to 1.77 to 1.69 over the past three months.

Trade approach: The difference between the current price for PYPL and the mean price target is $3.99, which represents a 1.96% move (4.01% annualized). Since the 180-day implied volatility for PYPL is 26.22%, a neutral range-bound strategy could prove effective if the price target ultimately turns out to be accurate.

Upside potential: Using this neutral range-bound strategy, the trade would be profitable if PAYPAL HOLDINGS CORP closed in the range $55.01-$67.49 on 20-Apr-2018. Based on our analysis, there is a 36.05% likelihood of this return. The maximum return for this trade would be 198.80% if PAYPAL HOLDINGS CORP closed in the range $60.00-$62.50.

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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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:25:56 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.

The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Long Call Condor trade opportunity for ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED (BABA) for the 20-Apr-2018 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

BABA was recently trading at $171.53 and has an implied volatility of 31.28% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for BABA expiring on 20-Apr-2018, there is a 31.05% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $156.88-$191.74 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 155.77%.

Price target: Zacks Research has updated their six-month price target for BABA to $174.31. This price target is a consensus price created from the price targets published by 16 participating analysts whose targets ranged from $97.00 to $220.00.

Mean recommendation: Zacks normalizes analyst recommendations to a 1-5 scale where 1 indicates a strong buy. Their mean recommendation for BABA has been updated to 1.15, which indicates a strong buy consensus from analysts. Sentiment has moved from 1.14 to 1.16 to 1.16 over the past three months.

Trade approach: The difference between the current price for BABA and the mean price target is $11.97, which represents a 1.62% move (3.32% annualized). Since the 180-day implied volatility for BABA is 30.78%, a neutral range-bound strategy could prove effective if the price target ultimately turns out to be accurate.

Upside potential: Using this neutral range-bound strategy, the trade would be profitable if ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED closed in the range $156.10-$193.90 on 20-Apr-2018. Based on our analysis, there is a 33.40% likelihood of this return. The maximum return for this trade would be 227.87% if ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED closed in the range $170.00-$180.00.

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

To analyze this trade in depth, please visit the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:25:39 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.

The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Bear Call Spread trade opportunity for LOWE'S COMPANIES (LOW) for the 1-Sep-2017 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

LOW was recently trading at $75.24 and has an implied volatility of 39.95% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for LOW expiring on 1-Sep-2017, there is a 32.90% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $70.49-$75.24 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 80.44%.

Trending on StockTwits: StockTwits® is a financial communications platform for the financial and investing community. On their site, LOWE'S COMPANIES was recently trending, indicating that breaking news and/or market activity has significantly impacted sentiment toward the stock. This movement can be interpretted as a sign of more near-term price movement for the underlying.

Trade approach: The recent sentiment change in LOW on StockTwits appears to be significantly negative, indicating that the stock is likely to follow in that direction for investors trading on sentiment. As a result, a bearish strategy could prove effective if the sentiment ultimately turns out to drive trading.

Upside potential: Using this bearish strategy, the trade would be profitable if LOWE'S COMPANIES closed at or below $75.43 on 1-Sep-2017. Based on our analysis, there is a 50.30% 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.

To analyze this trade in depth, please visit the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:25:23 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.

The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Covered Put trade opportunity for E.L.F. BEAUTY INC (ELF) for the 20-Oct-2017 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

ELF was recently trading at $21.14 and has an implied volatility of 40.78% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for ELF expiring on 20-Oct-2017, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $18.34-$21.25 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 15.58%.

Big -8.37% Change: After closing the last trading session at $23.07, E.L.F. BEAUTY INC opened today at $23.00 and has reached a low of $20.83.

Trade approach: A movement as big as -8.37% is a significantly bearish indicator, so this trade is designed to be profitable if ELF maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bullish side of $21.14 on 20-Oct-2017. 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 E.L.F. BEAUTY INC closes at or below $21.83 on 20-Oct-2017. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 57.24% 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.

To analyze this trade in depth, please visit the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:25:23 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.

The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Covered Call trade opportunity for NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES (NBIX) for the 16-Feb-2018 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

NBIX was recently trading at $51.87 and has an implied volatility of 56.10% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for NBIX expiring on 16-Feb-2018, there is a 68.27% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $36.08-$75.89 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 10.30%.

Moneyness: These options are currently 15.72% out of the money and there is a 37.46% likelihood that these options will be exercised before or at expiration.

Most upside: If NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES closes at or above $60.00, this trade could return up to 28.78%. Based on our analysis, there is a 35.64% 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 37.73% 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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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:25:23 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.

The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Bear Call Spread trade opportunity for NEWFIELD EXPLORATION (NFX) for the 20-Oct-2017 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

NFX was recently trading at $24.89 and has an implied volatility of 37.36% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for NFX expiring on 20-Oct-2017, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $21.47-$24.99 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 53.61%.

52 week low: NEWFIELD EXPLORATION recently reached a new 52-week low at $24.62. NFX had traded in the range $24.91-$50.00 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 NFX maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bullish side of $24.89 on 20-Oct-2017. 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 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION closes at or below $25.15 on 20-Oct-2017. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 51.69% 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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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:10:14 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.

The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Covered Call trade opportunity for NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS (NAK) for the 20-Oct-2017 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

NAK was recently trading at $1.60 and has an implied volatility of 108.86% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for NAK expiring on 20-Oct-2017, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $1.60-$2.47 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 26.96%.

Big 8.84% Change: After closing the last trading session at $1.47, NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS opened today at $1.58 and has reached a high of $1.60.

Trade approach: A movement as big as 8.84% is a significantly bullish indicator, so this trade is designed to be profitable if NAK maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bearish side of $1.60 on 20-Oct-2017. 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 NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS closes at or above $1.55 on 20-Oct-2017. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 53.09% 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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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:08:13 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.

The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Bear Call Spread trade opportunity for PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES (PXD) for the 20-Oct-2017 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

PXD was recently trading at $127.97 and has an implied volatility of 30.95% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for PXD expiring on 20-Oct-2017, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $113.44-$128.68 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 41.69%.

52 week low: PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES recently reached a new 52-week low at $127.97. PXD had traded in the range $128.50-$199.83 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 PXD maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bullish side of $127.97 on 20-Oct-2017. 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 PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES closes at or below $129.75 on 20-Oct-2017. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 52.62% 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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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:08:04 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.

The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Covered Call trade opportunity for MAZOR ROBOTICS LTD. AMERICAN D (MZOR) for the 20-Oct-2017 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

MZOR was recently trading at $38.93 and has an implied volatility of 53.35% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for MZOR expiring on 20-Oct-2017, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $39.17-$48.12 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 10.58%.

Big 7.40% Change: After closing the last trading session at $36.25, MAZOR ROBOTICS LTD. AMERICAN D opened today at $38.10 and has reached a high of $39.06.

Trade approach: A movement as big as 7.40% is a significantly bullish indicator, so this trade is designed to be profitable if MZOR maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bearish side of $38.93 on 20-Oct-2017. 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 MAZOR ROBOTICS LTD. AMERICAN D closes at or above $39.01 on 20-Oct-2017. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 50.82% 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.

To analyze this trade in depth, please visit the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:07:47 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.

The automated Quantcha Trade Ideas Service has detected a promising Bull Put Spread trade opportunity for CROWN CASTLE (CCI) for the 15-Sep-2017 expiration period. You can analyze the opportunity in depth over at the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

CCI was recently trading at $105.27 and has an implied volatility of 13.70% for this period. Based on an analysis of the options available for CCI expiring on 15-Sep-2017, there is a 34.14% likelihood that the underlying will close within the analyzed range of $104.67-$109.19 at expiration. In this scenario, the average linear return for the trade would be 29.46%.

52 week high: CROWN CASTLE recently reached a new 52-week high at $105.36. CCI had traded in the range $79.38-$105.05 over the past year.

Trade approach: Reaching a new 52-week high is a bullish indicator, so this trade is designed to be profitable if CCI maintains its current direction and does not revert back to pricing on the bearish side of $105.27 on 15-Sep-2017. 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 CROWN CASTLE closes at or above $103.85 on 15-Sep-2017. Based on our risk-neutral analysis, there is a 57.37% 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.

To analyze this trade in depth, please visit the Quantcha Options Search Engine.

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This is an automated post generated based on a market analysis of delayed data at 8/22/2017 10:07:48 AM ET. The analysis does not include brokerage fees or commissions and is not investment advice.