From Nasdaq Corporate Solutions:

New options began trading for American Equity Investment Life Holding Co (Symbol: AEL). Investors have 224 days until the August 16th expiration, and new contracts represent an opportunity for sellers to achieve a higher premium. Contracts at the $55.00 strike price have a current bid of 10 cents. The implied volatility in the put contract is 33%. Analytical data suggests the present odds of the put contract expiring worthless are 59%. For more contract ideas, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.

The stock price of American Equity Investment Life Holding Co is currently trading at $55.35. The $55.00 strike represents an approximate discount of 1%. This leaves the possibility of the put contract expiring worthless, with current odds of 59%, and a yield of 0.18% return on the cash commitment. The implied volatility in the put contract above is 33%. Information provided by Stock Options Channel.



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