Call: Merck (MRK); Put: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG); Covered Write: Lam Research Corporation (LRCX).
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Call
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Nov 20 $130 Call
| Additional Data: | |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 8.04% |
| Delta | 62.78 |
| Gamma | 1.93 |
| Implied Volatility | 29.49% |
| Expiry Date | 100 |
| Earnings Date | 10/29/2026 |
Put
Chipotle Mexican Grill 'A' (CMG) Dec 18 $34 Put
| Additional Data: | |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 4.35% |
| Delta | -49.62 |
| Gamma | 5.20 |
| Implied Volatility | 40.55% |
| Expiry Date | 128 |
| Earnings Date | 11/04/2026 |
Income (Covered Call)
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Sep 11 $375 Covered Call
| Additional Data: | |
| Ann. Static Return | 33.59% |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 25.81% |
| Delta | 74.02 |
| Gamma | -0.53 |
| Implied Volatility | 64.42% |
| Expiry Date | 30 |
| Earnings Date | 10/21/2026 |
