Mixed options sentiment in UnitedHealth (UNH), with shares up $6.22, or 2.54%, near $250.89. Options volume roughly in line with average with 345k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.82, compared to a typical level near 0.77. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 1.1 near 33.48,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $5.29. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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