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Thursday, April 08, 2021 9:56:11 AM
"Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) Stock?
10:20 am ET April 7, 2021 (Zacks) Print
Investors in Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. AHT need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Sep 17, 2021 $7.50 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 Ashford Hospitality Trust shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Ashford Hospitality Trust is a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry that ranks in the Bottom 20% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, two analysts have increased their earnings estimates for the current quarter, while none have dropped their estimates. The net effect has narrowed our Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter from a loss of 92 cents per share to a loss of 69 cents in that period.
Given the way analysts feel about Ashford Hospitality Trust 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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Recent AHT News
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- ASHFORD TRUST SETS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL DATES • PR Newswire (US) • 06/17/2024 08:15:00 PM
- Form 8-K/A - Current report: [Amend] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 06/13/2024 08:41:30 PM
- ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST ANNOUNCES SALE OF ADDITIONAL SELECT-SERVICE HOTELS • PR Newswire (US) • 06/13/2024 12:00:00 PM
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- Form DFAN14A - Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials filed by non-management and Rule 14(a)(12) material • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/13/2024 09:13:27 PM
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- Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)] • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 05/09/2024 09:25:44 PM
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