Option traders moderately bearish in Microsoft (MSFT), with shares down 66c near $509.36. Options volume roughly in line with average with 204k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.35, compared to a typical level near 0.53. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.1 points near 20.2,and below the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $6.48. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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