Chipotle Options Volume Surges as Traders Place Heavy Bearish Bets Ahead of Earnings
Options trading activity for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) saw a massive spike on Tuesday, with volume exceeding eight times its monthly average. The trading was heavily skewed toward bearish sentiment, featuring approximately 240,000 put options compared to fewer than 17,000 call options. Market analysts noted significant institutional activity, including large-scale 'rolling' of put positions and a $1.1 million bet on a price drop expiring in late November. Technical analysis suggests the stock is approaching a critical 'head and shoulders' pattern shoulder line at the $27 level, which could signal further downward momentum if breached.
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