Pre-earnings options volume in Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is 1.8x normal with calls leading puts 5:3. Implied volatility suggests the market is anticipating a move near 5.5%, or $9.58, after results are released. Median move over the past eight quarters is 3.2%.
Interactive Brokers options imply 5.5% move in share price post-earnings
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