IBM

Discussion in 'Options' started by oldnemesis, Oct 20, 2015.

  1. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ibm-is-shrinking-and-the-future-looks-ugly-2015-10-20?siteid=yhoof2

    http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-shares-hit-five-low-151904261.html

    http://finance.yahoo.com/video/trouble-ibm-161600113.html

    http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=ibm

    Trade
    With IBM at 140.87
    Apr 160/165 bear call spread for a net credit of $45
    Yield = 45/455 = 9.9% in 178 days or 20.3% annualized
    prob = 78%

    Price............... Profit / Loss......... ROM %
    105.00................... 45.00............... 9.90%
    125.00................... 45.00............... 9.90%
    145.00................... 45.00............... 9.90%
    160.00................... 45.00............... 9.90%
    160.45.................... 0.00................ 0.00%
    165.00................ (455.00)........... -90.10%
    170.00................ (455.00)........... -90.10%
    185.00................ (455.00)........... -90.10%
    200.00................ (455.00)........... -90.10%

    note: if you want to play long term bullishness in IBM the Jan '18 100 put is selling for $500
     
    Last edited: Oct 20, 2015