J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) $22.34 -1.67%
JC Penney (JCP), which fell to 52-week lows earlier this week after Micheal Francis was ousted from his post at the company is off 37 cents to $22.35. Recent options trades seem to reflect concerns that the volatility will continue, as a Nov 17 – 21 (2X1) put ratio spread was apparently bought on the retailer for 38 cents, 25000X to open, on PHLX. If so, the position will offer a max payout if JCP falls to $17 (~23.9 percent) through the November expiration. Shares are already down almost 50 pecent since mid-February.
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