ICEStock and Options Trade Setup — Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
NYSE · Financial Exchanges, Data & Mortgage Technology · Moderate-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$90B
ICE is the most diversified exchange operator in the world — it is not just a stock exchange but a critical infrastructure node for global commodities, fixed income, and now mortgage origination. The NYSE listing business generates predictable fee revenue; the ICE futures markets (energy, credit, interest rates) are essential hedging venues for global financial institutions. The transformative element of ICE's story is mortgage technology: the Black Knight acquisition created an end-to-end mortgage origination and servicing platform that processes a significant share of all U.S. mortgage applications. As the U.S. refinancing cycle eventually turns (rates fall, volumes recover), ICE's mortgage segment revenue could double. Transaction-based and data subscription revenue is sticky and recurring, and the business generates exceptional free cash flow that funds both debt repayment and buybacks.
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 ICE against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Mortgage technology revenue is highly cyclical with origination volumes — rising rates have suppressed this segment and any rebound depends on rate normalization
- 2.Regulatory risk around exchange operations, market structure reform, and antitrust scrutiny of exchange data pricing
- 3.Black Knight integration leverage is elevated; higher-for-longer rates slow debt paydown and compress FCF optionality
ICE Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is ICE a good options trade today?+
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 77/100, ranking it top 22% 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 ICE's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
ICE's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 73%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past ICE 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 ICE?+
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 ICE setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh ICE'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 ICE 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 ICE?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to ICE: (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 ICE outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. ICE currently scores 77.
How does ICE compare to other Financial Exchanges, Data & Mortgage Technology setups?+
ICE's sector rank and percentile against other Financial Exchanges, Data & Mortgage Technology tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Financial Exchanges, Data & Mortgage Technology 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.
Educational content only — not personalized investment advice. Options carry substantial risk.
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