Implied Volatility Surging for Apollo Global (APO) Stock Options

02.12.24 14:33 Uhr

Investors in Apollo Global Management, Inc. APO need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jan. 17, 2025 $27.50 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 Apollo Global shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Apollo Global is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the Financial - Investment Management industry that ranks in the Top 12% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, two analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while three have dropped their estimates. The net effect has taken our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from $1.90 per share to $1.91 in that period.Given the way analysts feel about Apollo Global 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 >>Must-See: Solar Stocks Poised to SkyrocketThe solar industry stands to bounce back as tech companies and the economy transition away from fossil fuels to power the AI boom.Trillions of dollars will be invested in clean energy over the coming years – and analysts predict solar will account for 80% of the renewable energy expansion. This creates an outsized opportunity to profit in the near-term and for years to come. But you have to pick the right stocks to get into.Discover Zacks’ hottest solar stock recommendation FREE.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 Apollo Global Management Inc. (APO): 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
23.10.2015Apollo Education Grou a NeutralCompass Point
30.06.2015Apollo Education Grou a NeutralCompass Point
26.03.2015Apollo Education Grou a HoldDeutsche Bank AG
26.03.2015Apollo Education Grou a BuyStifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
25.03.2015Apollo Education Grou a NeutralCompass Point
DatumRatingAnalyst
26.03.2015Apollo Education Grou a BuyStifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
27.06.2012Apollo Group outperformBarrington Research
22.06.2012Apollo Group overweightBarclays Capital
10.04.2012Apollo Group overweightBarclays Capital
28.03.2012Apollo Group outperformBarrington Research
DatumRatingAnalyst
23.10.2015Apollo Education Grou a NeutralCompass Point
30.06.2015Apollo Education Grou a NeutralCompass Point
26.03.2015Apollo Education Grou a HoldDeutsche Bank AG
25.03.2015Apollo Education Grou a NeutralCompass Point
08.01.2015Apollo Education Grou a NeutralCompass Point
DatumRatingAnalyst
29.03.2010Apollo Group "underperform"Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc.
04.01.2006Apollo Group underperformHarris Nesbitt
03.01.2006Update Apollo Group Inc.: UnderperformHarris Nesbitt

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