Option traders moderately bearish in Oracle (ORCL), with shares down $7.86 near $148.69. Options volume roughly in line with average with 226k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.79, compared to a typical level near 1.1. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.1 points near 72.91, in the highest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $6.83. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: Oracle (ORCL) will report earnings after the close on None.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 0.0% or $0.00.
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