[PG in Wikipedia]
PG
I shall use the OCT series of options, which trades for the last time 35 days hence, on Oct. 21.
Ranges
Implied volatility stands at 22%, which is 1.3 times the VIX, a measure of volatility of the S&P 500 index. PG’s volatility stands in the 70th percentile of its annual range. The price used for analysis was $87.47.
| Week | SD1 68.2% | SD2 95% | Earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | 93.34 | 99.20 | N/A |
| Lower | 81.60 | 75.74 | N/A |
| Gain/loss | ±$5.87 | ±$11.73 |
The Trade
PG's most recent rise began in May and fell off from a peak of $88.87 in late August. My Elliott wave analysis puts in the 4th wave of a higher order 5th wave, so I expect some upside exceeding the peak after the 4th wave correction has ended, although I can't say by how much.
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb |
Zacks Investment Research gives PG a neutral rating.
Brokers in aggregate come down with a 19% enthusiasm index, with 56% of 16 analysts issuing strong buy recommendations.
Elliott wave announcements provide no timing of events, except in the broadest sense. The 2nd wave of the same level as the current 4th took four days to complete its work. The 4th wave appears to be tracing a triangle, suggesting it will take more time. and won't decline sharply. The triangle suggests that around $86 will be the low point.
I shall first try an iron condor structure.
short the $85 puts and long the $82.50 puts,
sold for a credit and expiring Oct. 22.
Probability of expiring out-of-the-money
| OCT | Strike | OTM |
|---|---|---|
| Upper | 92.5 | 89.7% |
| Lower | 85 | 65.1% |
The risk/reward ratio is 3:1.
The trade has a profit zone wide enough to meet my reading of the hart. The profit on a theoretical $500 trade falls $14 short per contract of meeting my $200 maximum.
Let's try vertical spread instead. I want it to be a bull put spread, because I expect the next major move to be to the upside.
sold for a credit and expiring Oct. 22.
Probability of expiring out-of-the-money
| OCT | Strike | OTM |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | 65.1% |
The premium is $0.53, which is 21% of the width of the position’s wings.
The risk/reward ratio is 3.7:1.
The shortfall on a hypothetical $500 trade is even greater, at $44.
Decision for My Account
I'm passing on the trade. Neither structure fully meets my risk guidelines.
-- Tim Bovee, Portland, Oregon, Oct. 16, 2016
References
Tradecraft: Playing the odds to build winning stock market trades from options, a description of how I trade, can be read here.
Elliott wave analysis tracks patterns in price movements. StockCharts has a good explainer. The principal practioner of Elliott wave analysis is Robert Prechter at Elliott Wave International. His book, Elliott Wave Principle, is a must-read for people interested in this form of analysis, as is his most recent publication, Visual Guide to Elliott Wave Trading.
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