Mixed options sentiment in UnitedHealth (UNH), with shares down $1.50 near $275.15. Options volume relatively light with 87k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.77, compared to a typical level near 1.18. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.76 near 30.65,in the bottom quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $5.31. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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