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Options Update: Goldman Sachs (GS), JP Morgan Chase (JPM) & Citigroup (C)


Goldman Sachs (GS)
GS Volatility Increases As Shares Near 29-Month Low

GS closed at $158.65.

GS is expected to report Q1 EPS on March 18.

GS March option implied volatility is at 64 and April is at 54.  This is above its 6-month average of 43, suggesting larger price movement. 



JP Morgan Chase (JPM)
JPM Volatility Elevated As Shares Near Two-Year Low

JPM closed at $37.37.

JPM March option implied volatility is at 50, April is at 55.  This is above its 6-month average of 36.


Citigroup (C)

C April Volatility Increases To 69 As Shares Near Nine-Year Low

C closed at $21.17.

C April option implied volatility of 69 is above its 26-week average of 36, suggesting larger price movement.



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