Option traders moderately bearish in UnitedHealth (UNH), with shares down $1.74 near $332.46. Options volume relatively light with 39k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.43, compared to a typical level near 0.72. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.5 points near 31.88,in the bottom quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $6.68. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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