Option traders moderately bearish in UnitedHealth (UNH), with shares down $8.40 near $385.44. Options volume relatively light with 25k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.67, compared to a typical level near 0.47. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 1.0 points near 28.48,in the lowest 10% of observations over the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $6.91. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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