Netflix (NFLX) stock has had a mammoth run up since early April moving from $420 to just over $700 in under 3 months. That’s an astonishing 68% return. Fantastic if you were able to take advantage of it.
However, over the last 3 trading days, the stock has sold off on heavy volume and it makes sense that the stock would pause here or even have a mild pullback.
The 50 day moving average is currently around the $610 level and the $700 level seems to be providing strong resistance in the short term.
Potential 30% Return in 11 Days for Bearish Options Traders
One trading opportunity for those traders who think NFLX will not move much higher from here is a Bear Call Spread.
If a trader believed the recent high of $700 will hold, they could use the $710 strike as the short call and the $715 strike as the long call. Using $710 as the short call gives you a little more wiggle room than just using $700.
Currently, this trade offers a roughly 30% return on risk over the next 11 trading days when using the July 17th expiry.
The maximum profit on the trade would be $115 per contract with a maximum risk of $385. The spread would achieve the maximum 30% profit if NFLX closes below $710 on July 17th in which case the entire spread would expire worthless allowing the premium seller to keep the $115 option premium.
The maximum loss would occur if NFLX closes above $715 on July 17th which would see the premium seller lose $385 on the trade. The breakeven point for the bear call Spread is $711.15 which is calculated as $710 plus the $1.15 option premium per contract. Keep in mind that due to the bid-ask spread, you may not be able to get filled at these prices.
The breakeven price is 9.10% above the current stock price.
Looking at the NFLX stock chart, we can see that it’s been very extended for some time and looks to be taking a breather. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has been overbought since mid-April and is now heading downwards.
The stock has not tested the 50 day moving average since early April.
Netflix (NFLX) Stock Chart
It takes a brave man to bet against a strong stock like Netflix (NFLX), but any traders who think the move has been overdone can do well trading bear call spreads. A $710 – $715 bear call spread can offer a decent return for traders willing to bet the stock will stay below $710.
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