Call: Merck & Co (MRK); Put: The Trade Desk (TTD); Income: Robinhood Markets (HOOD).
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Call
Merck & Co (MRK) Sept 18 $115 Call

| Additional Data: | |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 2.53% |
| Delta | 66.55 |
| Gamma | 2.13 |
| Implied Volatility | 31.12% |
| Expiry Days | 98 |
| Earnings Date | 8/4/2026 |
Put

| Additional Data: | |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 1.47% |
| Delta | -45.03 |
| Gamma | 5.11 |
| Implied Volatility | 78.40% |
| Expiry Days | 98 |
| Earnings Date | 8/6/2026 |
Income (Short Put)

| Additional Data: | |
| Ann. Static Return | 31.30% |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 13.91% |
| Delta | 15.29 |
| Gamma | -1.28 |
| Implied Volatility | 67.61% |
| Expiry Days | 28 |
| Earnings Date | 7/29/2026 |