FB, with a low odds bull signal, is showing implied volatility this morning in the 66th percentile on its one-year range. However, it publishes earnings on Oct. 28.
Typically, volatility rises in the month prior to earnings, and then collapses after the announcement. That's the basis of the earnings plays that form such a large part of my trading.
Entering FB now makes it likely that my position would face higher volatility as it nears expiration, the opposite of what I am looking for. So I'll not do an analysis of FB today and shall defer consideration of the symbol until just before earnings.
With earnings season beginning Oct. 8, this sort of situation will be increasingly frequent over the next few weeks.
EWZ, with a high odds bear signal, is in the 57th percentile of its one-year range. The high odds make it a candidate for a directional trade, such a bear call spread.
I shall do further analysis of EWZ as a potential trade today.
-- Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Sept. 22, 2015
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