BAH240517P00150000 Option on Booz Allen Hamilton

BAH Stock  USD 153.46  0.69  0.45%   
Booz Allen's option chain provides insight into all available option contracts written on Booz Allen's stock. Investors can see outstanding put and call contracts with pricing information and greeks for a given expiration period. In addition, each of Booz Allen'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 Booz option contract.

In The Money vs. Out of Money Option Contracts on Booz Allen

Analyzing Booz Allen's in-the-money options over time can help investors to take a profitable long position in Booz Allen regardless of its overall volatility. This is especially true when Booz Allen's options are deep in the money. These options can be identified using deltas that are over 0.75. Deep in-the-money Booz Allen's options could be used as guardians of the underlying stock as they move almost dollar for dollar with Booz Allen's stock while costing only a fraction of its price.
Booz Allen's latest option contracts expiring on 2024-06-21 are carrying combined implied volatility of 27.61 with a put-to-call open interest ratio of 0.43 over 60 outstanding agreements suggesting investors are buying more calls than puts on contracts expiring on 2024-06-21. The current put volume is at 95, with calls trading at the volume of 186. This yields a 0.51 put-to-call volume ratio. The Booz Allen option chain provides detailed quote and price information for the current Booz Allen Hamilton option contracts. It shows all of Booz Allen's listed puts, calls, expiration dates, strike prices, and other pricing information.

Open Interest Against 2024-06-21 Option Contracts

Booz Allen 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 Booz Allen's lending market. For example, when Booz Allen'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 Booz Allen, he or she must hedge the risk by shorting Booz Allen stock over its option's life.
The chart above shows Booz Allen'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. Booz Allen's open interest chart also provides vital information regarding the liquidity of an option. If there is no open interest for Booz Allen's option, there is no secondary market available for investors to trade.

Booz Allen Maximum Pain Price across 2024-06-21 Option Contracts

Max pain usually refers to a trading concept that asserts that market manipulation can cause the market price of particular securities such as Booz Allen close to expiration to expire worthless. According to most research, approximately 10% to 15% of all stock options are exercised, while about 35% expire worthlessly, with roughly 50% traded out before the expiration date. So, Max pain occurs when market makers reach a net positive position across all options at a strike price where option holders stand to lose the most money. By contrast, option sellers may reap the most after selling more options than buying, causing them to expire worthless.
Booz Allen's stock options are financial instruments that give investors the right to buy or sell shares of Booz Allen Hamilton common stock at a specified price for a given time period. Generally speaking, an option to purchase or sell Booz stock makes it part of the underlying stock when the option's price is tied to the movement of the underlying stock. If Booz Allen's stock price goes up or down, the stock options follow.
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Please note that buying 'in-the-money' options on Booz Allen lessens the impact of time decay, as they carry both intrinsic and time value. So, even if Booz Allen'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 Booz Allen 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 Booz Stock moves the wrong way.
The Booz Allen's current Stock Based Compensation To Revenue is estimated to increase to 0.02, while Total Stockholder Equity is projected to decrease to under 764.5 M.

Booz Allen Hamilton In The Money Call Balance

When Booz Allen's strike price is surpassing the current stock price, the option contract against Booz Allen Hamilton stock is said to be in the money. When it comes to buying Booz Allen'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 Booz Allen Hamilton 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.

Booz Current Options Market Mood

Booz Allen'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 Booz 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 Booz Allen'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. Booz Allen'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 Booz Allen'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 Booz contract

Base on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that Booz Allen Hamilton will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 1.73% per day over the life of the 2024-06-21 option contract. With Booz Allen trading at USD 153.46, that is roughly USD 2.65. If you think that the market is fully incorporating Booz Allen's daily price movement you should consider buying Booz Allen Hamilton options at the current volatility level of 27.61%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.
  
Purchasing Booz Allen 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" Booz calls. Remember, the seller must deliver Booz Allen Hamilton stock to the call owner when a call is exercised.

Booz Allen Option Chain

When Booz Allen's strike price is surpassing the current stock price, the option contract against Booz Allen Hamilton 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.
Booz Allen's option chain is a display of a range of information that helps investors for ways to trade options on Booz. In general, an option chain provides a helpful tool for investors to see all available option contracts, both puts, and calls, for Booz. It also shows strike prices and maturity days for a Booz Allen 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
2024-06-21 CALL at $65.00.95840.00102024-06-2186.0 - 90.50.0In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $70.00.99154.0E-422024-06-2181.7 - 85.859.07In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $75.00.99423.0E-402024-06-2176.8 - 80.60.0In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $80.00.9953.0E-402024-06-2171.5 - 75.90.0In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $85.00.99622.0E-402024-06-2166.5 - 70.90.0In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $90.00.99384.0E-402024-06-2161.6 - 65.90.0In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $95.00.99514.0E-422024-06-2156.6 - 60.951.67In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $100.00.92740.002712024-06-2151.5 - 55.650.65In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $105.00.99357.0E-432024-06-2146.6 - 51.043.0In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $110.00.90660.003832024-06-2141.5 - 45.939.5In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $115.00.99130.001122024-06-2136.7 - 41.031.23In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $120.00.88430.0055432024-06-2131.5 - 36.023.11In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $125.00.99725.0E-4352024-06-2126.5 - 31.232.0In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $130.00.90130.0081902024-06-2121.6 - 26.424.9In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $135.00.92810.0096482024-06-2117.4 - 21.318.23In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $140.00.91370.0142242024-06-2112.8 - 15.915.0In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $145.00.75890.02231642024-06-219.9 - 11.111.0In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $150.00.64630.03131212024-06-216.8 - 7.16.9In
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $155.00.480.03393752024-06-214.1 - 4.44.2Out
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $160.00.31360.03141872024-06-212.2 - 2.452.2Out
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $165.00.18560.02343462024-06-211.05 - 1.451.12Out
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $170.00.1080.0156842024-06-210.5 - 0.70.85Out
Call
2024-06-21 CALL at $175.00.18780.0131362024-06-210.2 - 3.80.3Out
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $135.0-0.14480.0112742024-06-210.4 - 2.80.55Out
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $140.0-0.13160.0158332024-06-210.75 - 1.00.93Out
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $145.0-0.23090.0231782024-06-211.35 - 2.551.85Out
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $150.0-0.36230.0299882024-06-213.1 - 3.53.25Out
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $155.0-0.52320.0333882024-06-215.4 - 5.75.4In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $160.0-0.66040.027782024-06-218.4 - 9.77.2In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $165.0-0.8140.023102024-06-2111.6 - 13.216.9In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $170.0-0.89710.014902024-06-2114.5 - 19.30.0In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $175.0-0.93230.009802024-06-2119.5 - 24.00.0In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $180.0-0.9410.007502024-06-2124.5 - 29.00.0In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $185.0-0.94640.006202024-06-2129.5 - 34.00.0In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $190.0-0.93790.00602024-06-2134.7 - 39.00.0In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $195.0-0.86950.007102024-06-2139.5 - 43.00.0In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $200.0-0.95630.00402024-06-2144.5 - 49.00.0In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $210.0-0.96020.003202024-06-2154.5 - 59.00.0In
 Put
2024-06-21 PUT at $220.0-0.96310.002702024-06-2164.5 - 69.00.0In

Booz Allen 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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Booz Allen Common Stock Total Equity Over Time

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Booz Total Stockholder Equity

Total Stockholder Equity

764.5 Million

As of now, Booz Allen's Total Stockholder Equity is increasing as compared to previous years.

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Booz Allen corporate directors refer to members of a Booz Allen board of directors. The board of directors generally takes responsibility for the Booz Allen'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 Booz Allen's board members must vote for the resolution. The Booz Allen board of directors' duties also include the election, removal, and supervision of officers, including the adoption, amendment, and repeal of bylaws.
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The danger of trading Booz Allen Hamilton 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 Booz Allen 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 Booz Allen. The Sharpe ratio is calculated by using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. To understand how volatile Booz Allen Hamilton 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 Booz Allen Hamilton offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Booz Allen'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 Booz Allen Hamilton Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Booz Allen Hamilton Stock:
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Is Booz Allen'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 Booz Allen. If investors know Booz 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 Booz Allen 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
3.814
Dividend Share
1.88
Earnings Share
3.1
Revenue Per Share
78.848
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.129
The market value of Booz Allen Hamilton is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Booz that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Booz Allen's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Booz Allen'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 Booz Allen's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Booz Allen'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 Booz Allen's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Booz Allen is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Booz Allen'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.