Progress Energy (PGN) PriceWatch Alert Targets 11.40% Return
Posted: Thursday, July 09, 2009 8:07 AM EDT
By: Market Intelligence Center Staff
Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN) closed yesterday at $36.59. So far the stock has hit a 52-week low of $31.35 and 52-week high of $45.60. Progress Energy stock has been showing support around 35.70 and resistance in the 37.82 range. Technical indicators for the stock are Bullish and S&P gives PGN a positive 4 STAR (out of 5) buy rating. PGN appears on the Investors Observer Volume Leaders list. For a hedged play on this stock, look at an Oct '09 35 covered call (PGN JG) for a net debit in the $33.94 area. That is also the break even stock price for this trade. This covered call has a 100 day duration, provides 7.24% downside protection and a 3.12% assigned return rate for an 11.40% annualized return rate (comparison purposes only). Progress Energy has a current annual dividend yield of 6.51%. [For more information on these strategies along with more details on possible risks go to www.iotogo.com/HPWAinfo]
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