EMISSIONS: UKAs Options Volatility Remains Stable, Call-Put Skew Widens
Nov-21 13:02
UKA Dec25 options implied volatility as of 20 Nov was at 35.62%, remaining stable from the level at early November when the price hit the highest level since June 2023. Call and put open interest remained at a similar level, while the call-put volatility skew widened, signalling stable demand for downside protection.
- Implied volatility fell to 35.62% on 20 Nov from 36.11% on 4 Nov.
- The 25-delta call-put volatility skew widened to -0.58% from -0.14% on 4 Nov.
- The put/call open interest ratio increased slightly to 1.31 on 20 Nov from 1.30 on 4 Nov, with put open interest rising 0.92% to 16,475 contracts, while call open interest edged up 0.20% to 12,605.
- The largest open interest at the €45/t put strike with 6,025 contracts, and the €50/t call strike with 3,225 contracts.
- UKA Dec25 futures open interest fell to 54,675 on 20 Nov from 60,946 on 4 Nov, while the price declined to €57.50/t on 21 Nov from €58.55/t on 4 Nov when the price reached the highest levels since June 2023.
- UKA DEC 25 down 1.34% at 57.45 GBP/t CO2e
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