New Opportunities for Natera Inc Investors: July 2025 Options Analysis
Exploring Put Options: A Way to Buy at a Discount
Investors in Natera Inc (Symbol: NTRA) have new options available for July 2025. With 242 days until expiration, these contracts offer potential for sellers of puts and calls to earn higher premiums compared to shorter-term contracts. Using the YieldBoost formula, Stock Options Channel has identified a notable put contract and a call contract within the NTRA options chain.
The put contract with a $150.00 strike price currently has a bid of $18.60. If an investor sells this put contract, they would agree to buy the stock at $150.00 but will also collect the premium. This arrangement effectively lowers the cost basis to $131.40 per share (before broker fees). For those interested in buying NTRA shares at the current price of $152.13, this could be an appealing alternative.
Contract Risks: Understanding Possible Outcomes
Since the $150.00 strike price is approximately a 1% discount from the current trading price, there is a risk that the put contract could expire worthless. Current analysis suggests a 63% chance of this happening. Stock Options Channel will continue to monitor and update these odds, providing valuable insights on our website. If the contract does expire worthless, the premium translates to a 12.40% return on the cash commitment, which annualizes to 18.71%. We refer to this as the YieldBoost.
Below is a chart showcasing Natera Inc’s trading history over the last twelve months, with the $150.00 strike price highlighted in green:
Call Options: A Strategy for Higher Returns
Now turning to the calls, the $165.00 strike call contract has a current bid of $19.50. If an investor buys shares of NTRA at $152.13 and sells this call as a “covered call,” they agree to sell the stock at $165.00. Including the premium, this could yield a total return of 21.28% if the shares are called away at the July 2025 expiration, excluding any dividends. However, significant upside potential could be lost if NTRA shares increase substantially. Understanding both the trading history and business fundamentals of Natera Inc is crucial.
Here’s a chart displaying NTRA’s trading history, with the $165.00 strike price marked in red:
Evaluating Possible Outcomes for Call Investors
The $165.00 strike price offers about an 8% premium over the current stock price. This presents a chance that the covered call contract could expire worthless, allowing investors to keep both their shares and the premium. Current analytics suggest a 47% chance of that outcome. Stock Options Channel will also track these odds over time, providing ongoing updates. If the covered call expires worthless, the premium would add 12.82% to profits for the investor, or 19.34% when annualized, which is also termed YieldBoost.
The implied volatility for the put contract is 51%, while the call contract stands at 48%. Conversely, the actual trailing twelve-month volatility calculated from the last 250 days is 44% with today’s price at $152.13. For additional options opportunities, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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