CDWStock and Options Trade Setup — CDW Corporation
Nasdaq · IT Solutions Distribution & Services · High-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$30B
CDW is a high-quality, asset-light IT solutions broker positioned to capture mid-market and small-enterprise IT spending recovery. The business is unusually defensive for IT distribution because the customer base is highly fragmented (200K+ customers) and the gross margin profile has expanded materially as CDW has shifted mix toward higher-margin services, software, and managed cloud workflows. The AI infrastructure refresh cycle is a tailwind: as customers buy AI workstations, GPU servers, and AI-network gear, CDW captures attach-rate revenue on cabling, security software, deployment services, and ongoing managed services. Operating margin expansion is structural, not cyclical, and FCF conversion is consistently above 100% of net income. Capital allocation is shareholder-friendly with consistent buybacks and dividend growth. Options liquidity is moderate; medium-duration directional setups around earnings cycles have been productive.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move CDW against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.IT spending cycle stalling out before AI refresh momentum builds in mid-market
- 2.Margin compression if hyperscaler direct-sales models cannibalise CDW's commercial channel
- 3.Public sector contract delays during fiscal-year continuing resolution scenarios
CDW Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is CDW a good options trade today?+
CDW Corporation (CDW) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 73/100, ranking it top 15% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is CDW's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
CDW's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 70%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past CDW trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for CDW?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the CDW setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh CDW's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If CDW drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for CDW?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to CDW: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is CDW outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. CDW currently scores 73.
How does CDW compare to other IT Solutions Distribution & Services setups?+
CDW's sector rank and percentile against other IT Solutions Distribution & Services tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related IT Solutions Distribution & Services Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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