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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND) Stock?

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Investors in Kindred Healthcare, Inc. KND need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Nov 17th, 2017, $17.50 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 Kindred Healthcare shares, but what is the fundamental picture for the company? Currently, Kindred Healthcare is a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) in the Medical - Nursing Homes industry that ranks in the Bottom 7% of our Zacks Industry Rank. Over the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimates for the current quarter has seen one upward versus no downward revision, taking it from an earnings of 11 cents per shareto  a loss of 10 cents in that period.

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Given the way analysts feel about Kindred Healthcare 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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