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Options Traders Expect Huge Moves in Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI) Stock

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Investors in Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. CBI  need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Apr 20th 2018 $10.00 Put had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.

What is Implied Volatility?

Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean there is an event coming up soon that may cause a big rally or a huge sell off. However, implied volatility is only one piece of the puzzle when putting together an options trading strategy.

What do the Analysts Think?

Clearly, options traders are pricing in a big move for Chicago Bridge & Iron, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Chicago Bridge & Iron is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Building Products - Heavy Construction industry that ranks in the Bottom 24% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, the current quarter Zacks Consensus Estimate has seen one upward versus one downward revision. The net effect has taken the Zacks Consensus Estimate from 48 cents to 45 cents in that period.

Given the way analysts feel about Chicago Bridge & Iron right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Often times, options traders look for options with high levels of implied volatility to sell premium. This is a strategy many seasoned traders use because it captures decay. At expiration, the hope for these traders is that the underlying stock does not move as much as originally expected.

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