IBM

IBM

International Business Machines Corp
Technology
$222.33 -0.19% As of May 20, 2:32 AM
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Trade Idea

Strategy
Bull Call
Strikes
$215/220
Expiration
Jun 26
Target ROI
100.0%
Trade Reasoning
The current price of IBM at $219.88 is just below the $220 strike price, positioning this trade advantageously as the stock is likely to rise with momentum. The absence of technical risk factors confirms a stable environment for upward movement, making this a favorable entry point. The ATM bull call spread structure offers an attractive risk/reward profile, allowing for substantial profit potential while limiting downside risk with a defined loss. Maya's edge comes from disciplined trade management—knowing when to exit is just as important as when to enter. Subscribe to get real-time open and close alerts that take the guesswork out of trading.

Technical Analysis

IBM Slips Below Moving Averages, Testing $222.33

Bearish
May 20, 2026 at 2:32 AM $222.33 (-0.19%)

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) fell 0.19% to finish at $222.33 on May 20.

Technical indicators paint a bearish picture:

Moving Averages Price sits below both the 9-day ($222.59) and 21-day ($227.87) EMAs, suggesting short-term weakness.
Momentum RSI at 42.0 is in neutral territory but trending higher. MACD is bearish (-5.91 vs signal -5.76).
Volatility Bollinger Band width at 13.4% indicates normal volatility.

Traders are watching $212.27 on the downside and $242.74 on the upside.

IBM Technicals Deteriorate at $222.33 Level

Bearish
May 19, 2026 at 9:01 PM $222.33 (-0.19%)

IBM Momentum Breakdown Confirmed at $222.75

Bearish
May 18, 2026 at 9:01 PM $222.75 (+1.58%)

IBM Struggles Below Key Moving Averages at $219.30

Bearish
May 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM $219.30 (+0.43%)

Weak EMA Structure Weighs on IBM at $219.30

Bearish
May 16, 2026 at 12:49 PM $219.30 (+0.43%)
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Key Stats

Entry Price $2.50
Max Profit $2.50
Max Loss $2.50
Days to Exp 36
Trade Date May 20, 2026
Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only. Options trading involves substantial risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.