Robust Mag7 and semiconductor earnings have reinforced investor confidence in the AI trade, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh highs. Index implied volatility (IV) — the options market’s expectation of future price movement — reset to its lowest level in three months. Despite the backdrop of the Iran conflict and heightened oil prices, […]
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LLY Using Implied Volatility: a SpotGamma Options Case Study
Shares of LLY were +3.5% near $612 today, Wed Jan 3rd, despite broader market weakness (SPY, -0.55% orange). There was no concrete news around the increase in LLY shares, which led us to dive into options flow as a potential driver. We start with our HIRO indicator, which measures market maker hedging pressure based on […]