Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Arch Capital Group (ACGL) Stock?

03.12.24 14:34 Uhr

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Investors in Arch Capital Group Ltd. ACGL need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Dec. 20, 2024 $60Call 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 Arch Capital Group shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Arch Capital Group is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Insurance - Property and Casualty industry that ranks in the Top 11% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60days, no analyst increased the earnings estimates for the current quarter, while five have dropped their estimates. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from $2.34 per share to $2.03 in that period.Given the way analysts feel about Arch Capital Group 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.Looking to Trade Options?Check out the simple yet high-powered approach that Zacks Executive VP Kevin Matras has used to close recent double and triple-digit winners. In addition to impressive profit potential, these trades can actually reduce your risk.Click to see the trades now >>Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 228 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2023 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks

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DatumRatingAnalyst
27.06.2019Arch Capital Group BuyDeutsche Bank AG
09.01.2019Arch Capital Group OverweightBarclays Capital
16.12.2016Arch Capital Group OutperformBMO Capital Markets
06.09.2016Arch Capital Group BuyUBS AG
30.10.2015Arch Capital Group OutperformRBC Capital Markets
DatumRatingAnalyst
27.06.2019Arch Capital Group BuyDeutsche Bank AG
09.01.2019Arch Capital Group OverweightBarclays Capital
16.12.2016Arch Capital Group OutperformBMO Capital Markets
06.09.2016Arch Capital Group BuyUBS AG
30.10.2015Arch Capital Group OutperformRBC Capital Markets
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31.07.2015Arch Capital Group HoldDeutsche Bank AG
05.11.2012Arch Capital Group neutralSarasin Research
26.07.2012Arch Capital Group neutralSarasin Research
27.04.2012Arch Capital Group neutralSarasin Research
23.02.2012Arch Capital Group neutralSarasin Research
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