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Cramer’s Bullish Take, Options Strategies on Myriad

April 6, 2009 12:46 EDT Related Symbols:

you're watching: Mad About Options
What's Mad About Options?

An options-related take on Jim Cramer's latest recommendations and analysis on the latest securities and ETFs getting attention on the Street.

In This Episode

Myriad Genetics

Cramer’s Comments: Myriad is a buy on any pullback.

 

Jud’s Comments: Looks like Cramer’s bullish on MYGN.

 

If you AGREE with Cramer…
Strategy: Cash Secured Put Sale
Leg Action Expiry Stk Call/Put Strike
Leg 1 Sell May MYGN Puts 45
           
  Premium: $3.6
  Break Even: Above $41.40 at Expiration
  Max Gain: $3.60 minus commissions
  Max Loss: $41.40 plus commissions
If you DISAGREE with Cramer…
Strategy: Bear Put Spread
Leg Action Expiry Stk Call/Put Strike
Leg 1 Buy Aug MYGN Puts 57.5
Leg 2 Sell Aug MYGN Puts 45
  Premium: $8.10
  Break Even: Below $49.40 at expiration
  Max Gain: $4.40 minus commissions
  Max Loss: $8.10 plus commission