Mixed options sentiment in UnitedHealth (UNH), with shares up $2.71, or 0.9%, near $305.00. Options volume relatively light with 119k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.39, compared to a typical level near 0.69. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 0.87 near 30.67,and below the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $5.89. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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