Rite Aid Corp (RADCQ)

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Investors in Rite Aid Corporation RAD need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Jul 21st, 2017 $4 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 Rite Aid shares............"Zacks Equity Research
May 19, 2017 ............ WELL! Are folks who know going in for the Closing Deal?