Uber, Lyft Options Investors Buckle Up for a Wild Ride

The video discusses the financial challenges faced by Lyft and Uber, focusing on their burn rates and the impact of raising prices. It highlights the significant financial losses both companies are experiencing, with Lyft's operating profit loss at $377 million and Uber's at nearly $5 billion, including IPO costs. The video also covers the volatility in options pricing, with a notable 11% swing expected after earnings reports. Investor sentiment is analyzed through Uber's put-call ratio, indicating increased hedging activity as the companies approach their earnings reports.

What is the main concern for Lyft and Uber this quarter?

• Increasing their market share

• Reducing their burn rates

• Expanding into new markets

• Improving customer service

What is the expected operating profit loss for Uber in the third quarter?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 5 billion

• 377 million

How much swing are options pricing in for Lyft and Uber after earnings reports?

• 7.8%

• 11%

• 5%

• 15%

Compared to the average Russell 1000 company, how is the premium for Lyft and Uber's price volatility described?

• Negligible

• Rich

• Similar

• Lower

What does a green put-call ratio indicate about investor sentiment?

• Neutral sentiment

• More bearish options open interest

• Increased trading volume

• More bullish options open interest