Investors in AES Corp (Symbol: AES) can now engage with new options expiring in February 2026. A notable put contract at the $12.50 strike price is available with a current bid of 5 cents, offering a potential cost basis of $12.45 per share, compared to the current trading price of $14.52 per share. This put option is approximately 14% out-of-the-money, with a 78% chance of expiring worthless, resulting in a potential return of 0.40% on the cash commitment or 3.32% annualized.
On the call side, a $16.00 strike call contract is offered, also with a bid of 5 cents. If exercised, this could yield a total return of 10.54% if AES is called away at expiration. The current price represents a 10% premium to the trading price, giving it a 68% chance of also expiring worthless, providing a yield boost of 0.34% or 2.86% annualized. The implied volatility for the put contract is 65%, while the call’s implied volatility is 52%.
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