Surge in Options Volume for Peakstone Realty Trust and DXC Technology
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2h ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Peakstone Options Volume: Peakstone Realty Trust's options volume reached 2,668 contracts, representing approximately 266,800 shares, which is 121.2% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, indicating a significant increase in market interest.
- High Demand for Puts: Within Peakstone, the $20 strike put option saw 1,345 contracts traded, equating to about 134,500 shares, reflecting investor expectations of potential price declines, which could impact stock performance.
- DXC Options Activity: DXC Technology's options volume stood at 20,355 contracts, approximately 2.0 million shares, which is 110.9% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, showcasing strong market interest in the company.
- Call Options Demand: For DXC, the $15 strike call option recorded 10,011 contracts traded, representing around 1.0 million shares, indicating investor confidence in DXC's future price appreciation, potentially driving the stock higher.
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Analyst Views on STT
Wall Street analysts forecast STT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for STT is 142.27 USD with a low forecast of 128.00 USD and a high forecast of 168.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 130.860
Low
128.00
Averages
142.27
High
168.00
Current: 130.860
Low
128.00
Averages
142.27
High
168.00
About STT
State Street Corporation is a financial holding company. The Company, through its subsidiary, State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street Bank), provides a range of financial products and services to institutional investors. It operates through two lines of business: Investment Servicing and Investment Management. Its Investment Servicing line of business provides a range of services and market and financing solutions to institutional clients, including mutual funds, collective investment funds and other investment pools, corporate and public retirement plans, insurance companies, investment managers, foundations and endowments worldwide. Through State Street Investment Services, State Street Markets and State Street Alpha, it offers a range of solutions, including transaction management, derivatives, collateral services, and others. Investment Management line of business provides a range of investment management solutions and products through State Street Investment Management.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Surge in Options Volume for Peakstone Realty Trust and DXC Technology
- Peakstone Options Volume: Peakstone Realty Trust's options volume reached 2,668 contracts, representing approximately 266,800 shares, which is 121.2% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, indicating a significant increase in market interest.
- High Demand for Puts: Within Peakstone, the $20 strike put option saw 1,345 contracts traded, equating to about 134,500 shares, reflecting investor expectations of potential price declines, which could impact stock performance.
- DXC Options Activity: DXC Technology's options volume stood at 20,355 contracts, approximately 2.0 million shares, which is 110.9% of its average daily trading volume over the past month, showcasing strong market interest in the company.
- Call Options Demand: For DXC, the $15 strike call option recorded 10,011 contracts traded, representing around 1.0 million shares, indicating investor confidence in DXC's future price appreciation, potentially driving the stock higher.
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Investors Should Beware of Potential Market Crash
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- Bond Investment Recommendation: The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) holds 92 U.S. Treasury bonds with an average duration of 1.9 years and a low expense ratio of 0.03%, providing a solid option for safety with a 30-day SEC yield of approximately 3.6%, despite limited upside in a market crash.
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- Low Volatility Investment: The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) includes 186 stocks selected through a quantitative model for lower volatility, with a beta of 0.56, indicating it should decline less than the broader market in a crash, despite a slightly higher expense ratio of 0.13%, making it appealing for risk-averse investors.
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