Call: Merck (MRK); Put: Servicenow (NOW); Covered Call: The TJX Companies (TJX).
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Call
Merck & Co (MRK) Aug. 21 $120 Call
| Additional Data: | |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 1.97% |
| Delta | 56.97 |
| Gamma | 2.30 |
| Implied Volatility | 30.68% |
| Expiry Days | 86 |
| Earnings Date | 8/4/2026 |
Put
Servicenow (NOW) Aug 21 $105 Put
| Additional Data: | |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 3.08% |
| Delta | -45.46 |
| Gamma | 1.26 |
| Implied Volatility | 63.95% |
| Expiry Days | 86 |
| Earnings Date | 7/22/2026 |
Income (Covered Call)
The TJX Companies (TJX) Jul $165 Covered Call
| Additional Data: | |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 11.90% |
| Delta | 70.49 |
| Gamma | -2.77 |
| Implied Volatility | 21.48% |
| Expiry Days | 51 |
| Earnings Date | 8/19/2026 |
