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GMCR could see wild swings, good for a straddle game

Jul. 20, 2010 3:05 PM ET
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GMCR has outperformed for the last 3 years. Now that the sales could be seen slowing I am taking both sides using options. They are reporting earnings soon, so I have taken a straddle of 29 Put and 30 call.

They have done many splits in the last 2 years so they don't want the stock to look too expensive. Some times it is numbers and sometimes it is percentages.

At P/E of 55, if any signs of growth seems to be slowing again, we could see this at $21... On the other hand if they can still show consistent growth, we can see this soon at 35. With a straddle and a high swinger, we may definitely win.. I know it is an OxyMoron statement, but that's the way the market now is...



Disclosure: hold options 29 Put and 30 Call

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