BW Stock Options Analysis

Dive deep into implied volatility, put/call ratios, and unusual activity.

$16.54
-1.82 (-9.91%)
Stock Price as of: Apr 20, 2026 00:00 ET
Options Data as of: Apr 20, 2026 04:00 ET
49%
IV Percentile (30D)
Average (near its recent average)
Current IV: 119.3%
0.22
Put/Call Ratio (Volume)
Bullish sentiment (more calls traded)
0.06
Put/Call Ratio (Open Interest)
Bullish sentiment (more calls open)
Options Activity Overview

3,750

Total Volume (Today)

Average (-9% vs avg)

4,129

Avg Daily Volume (5d)

39,111

Total Open Interest

0.1

Volume/OI Ratio

Low activity

Average Implied Volatility: 115.8%

Unusual Options Activity
Type Strike Exp. Date Volume Open Int. IV Score Mid Price
Call $20 2026-05-01 101 30 109.2% 18.0 $0.40
Call $18 2026-04-24 232 102 104.7% 12.1 $0.72
Call $20 2026-04-24 146 110 120.2% 7.1 $0.15
Call $17 2026-05-08 150 226 109.9% 3.6 $1.98
Call $17 2026-05-01 124 194 102.4% 3.5 $1.30
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Frequently Asked Questions

The current average implied volatility for BW near-ATM options is 115.8%. Our IV Percentile is 49%, which indicates that options premiums are currently average (near its recent average) relative to its recent 30-day historical range.

IV Percentile Guide:
80%+: High - consider selling premium (covered calls, credit spreads)
60-80%: Above average - selling strategies may be advantageous
40-60%: Average - balanced approach works
20-40%: Below average - buying options becomes more attractive
Below 20%: Unusually low - favorable for buying calls or puts

The Put/Call Ratio by volume for BW is 0.22 and by open interest is 0.06.

A ratio above 1 indicates a prevalence of put options, often signaling more bearish sentiment or demand for downside protection. A ratio below 1 indicates more call options, suggesting bullish sentiment or demand for upside exposure.

This options data provides valuable insights into market sentiment and options pricing. High IV suggests selling premium, while low IV suggests buying premium. The Put/Call ratio can confirm overall market direction bias. Unusual activity might highlight institutional positioning. Always combine this with your own technical and fundamental analysis.

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