CNP Options Chain
CenterPoint Energy Inc - Calls, puts & options trading
Stock Price
$38.60
Day Change
+1.90%
Volume
9.0M
Avg Volume
9.0M
Popular Strike Prices
Based on current stock price of $38.60
$32
ITM
$34
ITM
$36
ITM
$38
ITM
$41
OTM
$43
OTM
$45
OTM
Popular CNP Options Strategies
Bullish Strategies
- Long Call: Buy calls to profit from price increase
- Bull Call Spread: Limited risk bullish play
- Cash-Secured Put: Get paid to wait to buy
Bearish Strategies
- Long Put: Buy puts to profit from price decline
- Bear Put Spread: Limited risk bearish play
- Covered Call: Generate income on shares owned
Options Trading Basics
Calls
Give you the right to BUY CNP at a set price. Profit when stock goes UP.
Puts
Give you the right to SELL CNP at a set price. Profit when stock goes DOWN.
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Open Options ChainFrequently Asked Questions
How do I trade CNP options?
To trade CNP options, you need an options-approved brokerage account. CNP options trade on major exchanges and include calls (bullish bets) and puts (bearish bets) with various strike prices and expiration dates.
What is CNP implied volatility?
Implied volatility (IV) represents the market's expectation of CNP's future price movement. Higher IV means options are more expensive. IV typically increases before earnings announcements and major events.
When do CNP options expire?
CNP options have various expiration dates: weekly options expire every Friday, monthly options expire the third Friday of each month, and LEAPS can extend up to 2+ years.
What are the most popular CNP options strikes?
Popular CNP options strikes are typically near the current stock price of $38.60. At-the-money and slightly out-of-the-money options tend to have the highest trading volume.
Should I buy calls or puts on CNP?
Buy CNP calls if you're bullish (expect price to rise) and puts if bearish (expect price to fall). Consider your risk tolerance, time horizon, and the premium cost before trading options.