Options Update: Apple Feb Volatility Decreases after iPad Introduction
Filed under: Apple Inc
(AAPL), Options
Apple (AAPL)
closed at $207.88. February put option implied volatility decreased
on improved clarity after iPad introduction and is at 33, April at
35, July at 37; near its six-month average of 37, according to
Track Data, suggesting decreasing near-term price movement.
Baidu (BIDU)
closed at $424.36. BIDU is expected to report Q4 EPS in
mid-February. February put option implied volatility is at 44,
March is at 45, versus its 26-week average of 45…

