IDCCStock and Options Trade Setup — InterDigital, Inc.
Nasdaq · Wireless Technology IP Licensing · Low-liquidity options · Mid cap · ~$4.1B
InterDigital is a high-quality IP licensing business with a growing and diversifying royalty stream — a business model that is capital-light, recurring, and protected by standardized essential patents (SEPs) that every 5G device manufacturer must license. The core 5G patent portfolio is currently being relicensed as prior agreements with Samsung, Apple, Huawei, and others expire and renew at 5G-era rates, which are structurally higher than 4G rates due to the increased complexity and value of 5G connectivity. The video compression licensing business (via the VVC standard) is an emerging second growth vector as streaming platforms and device manufacturers implement next-generation codec technology. InterDigital has been returning capital aggressively through buybacks, reducing share count meaningfully. The business generates 90%+ gross margins and requires almost no capex.
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
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Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move IDCC against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Licensee litigation risk — patent licensing disputes are the norm in this industry; adverse court decisions can reduce royalty rates or eliminate licensing programs entirely
- 2.Revenue is lumpy and timing-dependent on multi-year contract renewals; a gap between agreement expirations and new deals creates quarterly volatility
- 3.SEP licensing regulatory reform in the EU could reduce royalty rates for standardized essential patents going forward
IDCC Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is IDCC a good options trade today?+
InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 68/100, ranking it top 36% 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 IDCC's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
IDCC's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 67%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past IDCC 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 IDCC?+
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 IDCC setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh IDCC'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 IDCC 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 IDCC?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to IDCC: (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 IDCC outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. IDCC currently scores 68.
How does IDCC compare to other Wireless Technology IP Licensing setups?+
IDCC's sector rank and percentile against other Wireless Technology IP Licensing tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Wireless Technology IP Licensing 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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