Mixed options sentiment in Apple with shares down 0.7%

Mixed options sentiment in Apple (AAPL), with shares down $1.96 near $278.74. Options volume roughly in line with average with 873k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.57, compared to a typical level near 0.62. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.59 near 19.1,in the lowest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $3.35. Put-call skew flattened, suggesting a modestly bullish tone.