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Implied Volatility Surging for Avis Budget (CAR) Stock Options

Zacks Equity Research
·2-min read

Investors in Avis Budget Group, Inc. CAR need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jan 20, 2023 $52.50 Call 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 Avis Budget shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Avis Budget is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) in the Business - Services industry that ranks in the Bottom  44% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has moved from $3.54 per share to $3.98 per share.

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Given the way analysts feel about Avis Budget right now, this huge implied volatility could mean there’s a trade developing. Oftentimes, 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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