Shares declined by 1.1% over 10 days, or a -40% annual rate. The options position produced a 106.3% yield on debit for a +3,878% annual rate.
The jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. (TIF), headquartered in New York City, publishes earnings on Tuesday before the opening bell.
[TIF in Wikipedia]
TIF
I shall use the JAN series of options, which trades for the last time 53 days hence, on Jan. 16.
Ranges
Implied volatility stands at 40%, which is 2.9 times the VIX, a measure of volatility of the S&P 500 index. TIF’s volatility stands in the 79th percentile of its annual range.
| Week | SD1 68.2% | SD2 95% | Earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | 89.78 | 102.92 | 85.65 |
| Lower | 63.50 | 50.36 | 67.63 |
| Gain/loss | 17.1% | 34.3% |
The Trade
TIF has been in a downtrend for the past year.
No surprise, then, that Zacks Investment Research gives TIF a bearish rank of 4 and forecasts a -4.1% negative earnings surprise. Zacks has concluded that its earnings surprise prediction system is no better than a random result would be when it comes to negative surprises, although it has a 70% accuracy rate for positive surprises.
Analysts are square in the middle on TIF, with an enthusiasm rating of zero and half of those following giving a Strong Buy recommendation.
TIF's earnings announcements have resulted in a next-day price rise three times out of four during the past year.
I shall attempt to structure a bearish position with as much protection to the upside as I can provide.
sold for a credit and expiring Jan. 17.
Probability of expiring out-of-the-money
| JAN | Strike | OTM |
|---|---|---|
| 82.50 | 72.5% |
The premium is $0.66, which is 26% of the width of the position’s wings. The stock at the time of entry was priced at $77.11.
The risk/reward ratio is 2.8:1.
The short strike provides a profit zone $5.39 above the market price. The biggest immediate move after each of the past four earnings announcements was $9.01, and the average was $4.55. The proposed position provides full coverage of the average post-earnings move.
Decision for My Account
I've entered a position on TIF as described above.
-- Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Nov. 23, 2015
References
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