Investors considering Quantum-Si Inc (QSI) shares, currently priced at $0.8684, may find value in selling puts instead. Notably, the January 2027 put option with a $0.50 strike is trading with a bid of $0.10, offering a potential 20% return on the $0.50 commitment, equivalent to an annualized yield of 24.6%. This strategy allows for profit through premium collection, although it does not offer the same upside potential as owning shares.
As of Tuesday afternoon trading, QSI’s trailing twelve-month volatility stands at 92%. During the same trading session, the put volume among S&P 500 components reached 1.76 million contracts, mirroring the call volume, resulting in a put:call ratio of 0.71, higher than the long-term median of 0.65, indicating an increased interest in put options compared to historical norms.
