[SYMC in Wikipedia]
SYMC
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 31%, which is double the VIX, a measure of volatility of the S&P 500 index. SYMC’s volatility stands in the 58th percentile of its annual range. The price used for analysis was $25.32.
Week | SD1 68.2% | SD2 95% | Earns |
---|---|---|---|
Upper | 27.77 | 30.22 | N/A |
Lower | 22.86 | 20.41 | N/A |
Gain/loss | ±$2.45 | ±$4.91 |
The Trade
SYMC is in an upwave that began in March. My Elliott wave count places the trend in the 4th wave of a higher order, two-month-old 5th wave, suggesting more upside ahead once the correction has ended.
by Willem Middelkoop |
The correction appears to be tracing a sideways movement, as is typical of 4th waves. However, it is still early to say for sure. Given that analysis, I would be surprised if the corrective wave declines below $24.
A 5th wave can extend for a considerable amount of time. The corresponding 3rd wave of the same order lasted for a month
Zacks Investment Research gives SYMC a neutral rating.
Brokers are pessimistic, in aggregate coming down with a negative 42% enthusiasm rating, with 26% of 19 analysts issuing strong buy recommendations.
I see a near-term bullish chart wrapped in a negative analyst atmosphere.
When in doubt, go for the iron condor, a direction neutral trade.
short the $24 puts and long the $23 puts,
sold for a credit and expiring Oct. 22.
Probability of expiring out-of-the-money
OCT | Strike | OTM |
---|---|---|
Upper | 27 | 79.7% |
Lower | 23 | 71.1% |
The risk/reward ratio is 3.2:1.
Decision for My Account
Even squeezing the zone of profit as narrowly as reason would allow, I can't reduce the risk enough to produce a gain that meets my guidelines. The hypothetical $500 trade I use in my analysis is $32 short of my $200 maximum profit standard.
I'm passing on SYMC. No trade.
-- 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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