Hecla Mining Shares Rise 3.71%
Mixed options sentiment in Hecla Mining (HL), with shares up 66c, or 3.71%, near $18.59. Options volume roughly in line with average with 51k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.53, compared to a typical level near 0.47. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 1.33 near 82.5,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.97. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.