AllianceBernstein Stock Options

AB Stock  USD 33.52  0.02  0.06%   
AllianceBernstein's option chain provides insight into all available option contracts written on AllianceBernstein's stock. Investors can see outstanding put and call contracts with pricing information and greeks for a given expiration period. In addition, each of AllianceBernstein's stock options below provides a detailed picture of the payoff. Comparing vital and dynamic information of various option contracts across diverse expiration periods will help you make an educated decision on your market timing strategies around investing in a given AllianceBernstein option contract.

In The Money vs. Out of Money Option Contracts on AllianceBernstein

Analyzing AllianceBernstein's in-the-money options over time can help investors to take a profitable long position in AllianceBernstein regardless of its overall volatility. This is especially true when AllianceBernstein's options are deep in the money. These options can be identified using deltas that are over 0.75. Deep in-the-money AllianceBernstein's options could be used as guardians of the underlying stock as they move almost dollar for dollar with AllianceBernstein's stock while costing only a fraction of its price.
AllianceBernstein's latest option contracts expiring on 2024-05-17 are carrying combined implied volatility of 20.36 with a put-to-call open interest ratio of 0.9 over 18 outstanding agreements suggesting investors are buying slightly more calls than puts on contracts expiring on 2024-05-17. The current put volume is at 4, with calls trading at the volume of 66. This yields a 0.06 put-to-call volume ratio. The AllianceBernstein option chain provides detailed quote and price information for the current AllianceBernstein Holding LP option contracts. It shows all of AllianceBernstein's listed puts, calls, expiration dates, strike prices, and other pricing information.

Open Interest Against 2024-05-17 Option Contracts

AllianceBernstein option prices can potentially be used to forecast stock returns because most option chains provide information not only about the current prices but also about the future conditions in AllianceBernstein's lending market. For example, when AllianceBernstein's puts are not actively trading or completely missing in the marketplace, investors can use it to internalize expected shorting costs. So if an investor is writing a put option on AllianceBernstein, he or she must hedge the risk by shorting AllianceBernstein stock over its option's life.
The chart above shows AllianceBernstein's distribution of open interest by maturity on contracts that have not yet been settled. The area between the two highest points is the projection of the price at expiration. AllianceBernstein's open interest chart also provides vital information regarding the liquidity of an option. If there is no open interest for AllianceBernstein's option, there is no secondary market available for investors to trade.
AllianceBernstein's stock options are financial instruments that give investors the right to buy or sell shares of AllianceBernstein common stock at a specified price for a given time period. Generally speaking, an option to purchase or sell AllianceBernstein stock makes it part of the underlying stock when the option's price is tied to the movement of the underlying stock. If AllianceBernstein's stock price goes up or down, the stock options follow.
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Please note that buying 'in-the-money' options on AllianceBernstein lessens the impact of time decay, as they carry both intrinsic and time value. So, even if AllianceBernstein's value remains static through the expiration date, the investor can sell to close an 'in-the-money' option to avoid a potential loss. However, in-the-money AllianceBernstein contracts are usually more expensive to enter than their out-of-the-money counterparts. So keep in mind that while the payoffs on an in-the-money trade can be high, the investors could ultimately experience a more consequential loss if AllianceBernstein Stock moves the wrong way.
As of April 25, 2024, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is expected to decline to about 85.7 M. In addition to that, Total Stockholder Equity is expected to decline to about 1.3 B

AllianceBernstein In The Money Call Balance

When AllianceBernstein's strike price is surpassing the current stock price, the option contract against AllianceBernstein Holding LP stock is said to be in the money. When it comes to buying AllianceBernstein's options that are 'In the Money' or 'Out of the Money', the choice depends on your outlook for the underlying security, financial situation, and what you are trying to achieve.
While 'out-of-the-money' option contracts written on AllianceBernstein Holding LP are typically viewed as the more aggressive, there are potential upsides to purchasing these types of options contracts. For one, the cost to buy an 'Out of the Money' option is lower than the cost to buy an 'In the Money' option. This cost-benefit is due to the fact that at the time of the purchase, 'Out of the Money' contracts have no intrinsic value. So, while the potential for a 100% loss is more significant, the cost and risk to enter the trade are lower.

AllianceBernstein Current Options Market Mood

AllianceBernstein's open interest and total value indicators provide investors with the necessary information to digest the overall options buildup for its expiring contracts. In addition, it helps AllianceBernstein Stock's traders understand whether a recent fall or rise in the market is unreasonable and if the time has come to take contrarian positions. These ratios are calculated based on options trading volumes and current open interest.

Put-to-Call Open Interest

Put-to-Call Volume

Most options investors, including buyers and sellers of AllianceBernstein's calls and puts, are not very successful. It is estimated that an average options trader loses somewhere between 80% to 90% of the time. AllianceBernstein's option open interest and volume spread between outstanding puts and calls are regarded by many investors as reliable indicators of the overall future market direction. Using current AllianceBernstein's option volume and open interest to make an investment decision is considered a contrarian-sentiment measure that can be utilized in many timing strategies in both derivative and spot marketplace.

Rule 16 of the current AllianceBernstein contract

Base on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that AllianceBernstein Holding LP will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 1.27% per day over the life of the 2024-05-17 option contract. With AllianceBernstein trading at USD 33.52, that is roughly USD 0.43. If you think that the market is fully incorporating AllianceBernstein's daily price movement you should consider buying AllianceBernstein Holding LP options at the current volatility level of 20.36%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.
  
Purchasing AllianceBernstein options can give investors a meaningful hedge against losses and, therefore, could be used conservatively to decrease the volatility of your portfolio. However, many options could also amount to little more than gambling, significantly enhancing your overall portfolio risk. One simple example of these aggressive strategies is the sale of "uncovered" AllianceBernstein calls. Remember, the seller must deliver AllianceBernstein Holding LP stock to the call owner when a call is exercised.

AllianceBernstein Option Chain

When AllianceBernstein's strike price is surpassing the current stock price, the option contract against AllianceBernstein Holding LP stock is said to be in the money. When it comes to buying options that are ITM or OTM, the choice depends on your outlook for the underlying security, financial situation, and what you are trying to achieve.
AllianceBernstein's option chain is a display of a range of information that helps investors for ways to trade options on AllianceBernstein. In general, an option chain provides a helpful tool for investors to see all available option contracts, both puts, and calls, for AllianceBernstein. It also shows strike prices and maturity days for a AllianceBernstein against a given expiration period. The table below combines all the option information in the form of a chain but before you use it, remember that it entails significant risk and it is not for everyone.
DeltaGammaOpen IntExpirationCurrent SpreadLast Price
Call
2024-05-17 CALL at $17.50.87960.006902024-05-1713.5 - 18.40.0In
Call
2024-05-17 CALL at $20.00.96670.00702024-05-1711.2 - 16.00.0In
Call
2024-05-17 CALL at $25.00.89620.020962024-05-176.8 - 11.06.2In
Call
2024-05-17 CALL at $30.00.930.051852024-05-171.1 - 6.03.3In
Call
2024-05-17 CALL at $35.00.17640.16083712024-05-170.1 - 0.250.15Out
 Put
2024-05-17 PUT at $50.0-0.89120.018802024-05-1714.5 - 19.40.0In
 Put
2024-05-17 PUT at $45.0-0.85790.026702024-05-179.6 - 14.50.0In
 Put
2024-05-17 PUT at $40.0-0.82250.043642024-05-174.6 - 9.56.1In
 Put
2024-05-17 PUT at $35.0-0.64060.1019182024-05-172.05 - 2.752.39In
 Put
2024-05-17 PUT at $30.0-0.10990.0613832024-05-170.15 - 0.20.17Out

AllianceBernstein Common Stock Shares Outstanding Over Time

The total number of shares of a company's common stock that are currently owned by all its shareholders.
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AllianceBernstein Total Stockholder Equity Over Time

The total equity held by shareholders, calculated as the difference between a company's total assets and total liabilities. It represents the net value of the company owned by shareholders.
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AllianceBernstein Total Stockholder Equity

Total Stockholder Equity

1.34 Billion

At present, AllianceBernstein's Total Stockholder Equity is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting.

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AllianceBernstein Corporate Directors

AllianceBernstein corporate directors refer to members of an AllianceBernstein board of directors. The board of directors generally takes responsibility for the AllianceBernstein's affairs and long-term direction of the entity. A corporate director does not make decisions for the corporation on his own. As a member of the board of directors, she or he must function as a part of a group that makes decisions on behalf of the business only by the board of directors' meetings. To pass a resolution, a majority of AllianceBernstein's board members must vote for the resolution. The AllianceBernstein board of directors' duties also include the election, removal, and supervision of officers, including the adoption, amendment, and repeal of bylaws.
Shelley LeibowitzIndependent Director of General PartnerProfile
Christian ThimannDirector of the General PartnerProfile
Heidi MesserDirector of the General PartnerProfile
Lorie SlutskyIndependent Director of the General PartnerProfile

Already Invested in AllianceBernstein Holding LP?

The danger of trading AllianceBernstein Holding LP is mainly related to its market volatility and Company specific events. As an investor, you must understand the concept of risk-adjusted return before you start trading. The most common way to measure the risk of AllianceBernstein is by using the Sharpe ratio. The ratio expresses how much excess return you acquire for the extra volatility you endure for holding a more risker asset than AllianceBernstein. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile AllianceBernstein is, you must compare it to a benchmark. Traditionally, the risk-free rate of return is the rate of return on the shortest-dated U.S. Treasury, such as a 3-year bond.
When determining whether AllianceBernstein offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of AllianceBernstein's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Alliancebernstein Holding Lp Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Alliancebernstein Holding Lp Stock:
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Is AllianceBernstein's industry expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of AllianceBernstein. If investors know AllianceBernstein will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about AllianceBernstein listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.207
Dividend Share
2.69
Earnings Share
2.34
Revenue Per Share
2.654
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.46)
The market value of AllianceBernstein is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of AllianceBernstein that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of AllianceBernstein's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is AllianceBernstein's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because AllianceBernstein's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect AllianceBernstein's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between AllianceBernstein's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if AllianceBernstein is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, AllianceBernstein's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.