Pre-market Options Outlook for Today
At the individual stock level, $SK hynix (SKHY.US)$ fell -8.39% in pre-market trading, $Micron Technology (MU.US)$ dropped -5.64%, $SanDisk (SNDK.US)$ declined -7.01%, $Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM.US)$ slid -9.49%. The options market shows that Micron Technology’s put/call volume ratio reached 0.96, with an open interest ratio of 1.38. Its implied volatility (IV) stands at 99.35%, at the 87th percentile of its IV history, indicating the market anticipates significant price swings and is actively hedging downside risk through substantial put option positioning.

$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ fell -1.49% in pre-market trading. Jensen Huang personally attended a Morgan Stanley roadshow, conveying that quarterly revenue is approaching $100 billion and growth is accelerating, and confirming that Rubin Ultra remains on schedule. The options market shows NVIDIA’s put/call volume ratio at 0.39, with an open interest ratio of 0.80. Its implied volatility (IV) is 43.36%, at the 45th percentile of its IV history, suggesting short-term traders are buying call options to bet on an imminent upside move.

Review of yesterday's options market
Index Options
On July 10, Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. equity index options market increased, with a total of 5.79 million contracts traded. The put/call volume ratio declined to 1.01.

Individual stock options
$Meta Platforms (META.US)$Rose 5.97%, with 1.6343 million option contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio rose to 0.49. Meta Platforms is considering leasing out AI computing capacity and plans to begin mass production of its in-house AI chips in September, driving its share price up more than 10% over two days.

$Intel (INTC.US)$Fell 2.40%, with 635,900 option contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio rose to 0.77. Stifel maintained a Hold rating on Intel and raised its price target from $75 to $120, while JPMorgan listed it as a top short candidate for Q3 2026.

Top Option Volume Rankings
Among the top 10 stocks by option volume,$Micron Technology (MU.US)$had the highest put/call volume ratio at 0.96. Micron Technology increased its U.S. investment commitment from $200 billion to $250 billion, while SK Hynix’s successful Nasdaq listing has drawn attention to intensifying competition.


Implied Volatility Rankings (underlying market cap > $1 billion and option volume > 100,000 contracts)
$Fermi (FRMI.US)$Implied volatilityreached the highest level at 143.32%, down 4.42% from the previous trading day. Fermi issued $375 million in convertible bonds, causing its pre-market share price to drop more than 15%.

$NEBIUS (NBIS.US)$saw the largest implied volatility increase at 132.75%, down 0.40% from the previous trading day. NEBIUS was named a Leader in AI Infrastructure Solutions by ISG, and Saturn Cloud launched self-service deployment offerings on its marketplace.

Risk Warning
An option is a contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price on a specific date or before that date. The price of an option is influenced by various factors, including the current price of the underlying asset, the strike price, time to expiration, and implied volatility.
Implied volatility reflects the market's expectation of the option's volatility over a certain period in the future. It is derived inversely from the BS pricing model of options and is generally considered an indicator of market sentiment. When investors anticipate greater volatility, they may be more willing to pay higher prices for options to hedge risks, resulting in higher implied volatility.
Traders and investors use implied volatility to assessOption priceto enhance attractiveness, identify potential mispricing, and manage risk exposure.Disclaimer
This content does not constitute any offer, solicitation, recommendation, opinion, or guarantee of any securities, financial products, or tools. The risk of loss in trading options can be substantial. In some cases, losses may exceed the initial margin deposited. Even if you set contingent orders such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, these may not prevent losses. Market conditions may make such orders unexecutable. You may be required to deposit additional margin within a short period. If you fail to provide the required amount within the specified time, your open positions may be liquidated. However, you will still be responsible for any shortfall in your account. Therefore, before trading, you should study and understand options and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your financial situation and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should be familiar with the procedures for exercising options and the rights and obligations upon exercise and expiration. Options trading carries extremely high risks and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should carefully readCharacteristics and Risks of Standardized Options。
This content does not constitute any offer, solicitation, recommendation, opinion, or guarantee of any securities, financial products, or tools. The risk of loss in trading options can be substantial. In some cases, losses may exceed the initial margin deposited. Even if you set contingent orders such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, these may not prevent losses. Market conditions may make such orders unexecutable. You may be required to deposit additional margin within a short period. If you fail to provide the required amount within the specified time, your open positions may be liquidated. However, you will still be responsible for any shortfall in your account. Therefore, before trading, you should study and understand options and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your financial situation and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should be familiar with the procedures for exercising options and the rights and obligations upon exercise and expiration. Options trading carries extremely high risks and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should carefully readCharacteristics and Risks of Standardized Options。
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