MCOStock and Options Trade Setup — Moody's Corporation
NYSE · Financials (Credit Ratings & Analytics) · Moderate-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$90B
Moody's is one of the highest-quality compounders in financial services. The credit ratings duopoly (with S&P Global) is one of the strongest moats in any industry: required by U.S. and global investment-grade debt issuers, regulators, and institutional investors; nearly impossible to displace; and benefits from rising global debt issuance volumes. The 2026 outlook is constructive — refinancing waves from 2021-2022 cheap-debt vintage are creating elevated bond issuance activity, plus structured finance (securitisation, CMBS, CLO) volumes are recovering. Moody's Analytics provides high-margin recurring software and data revenue that compounds at low-teens annually and adds a SaaS-like multiple-expansion vector. Operating margins are best-in-class at over 50%. Capital return has been disciplined with consistent buybacks and dividend growth (Moody's is a Dividend Aristocrat candidate). Risk profile is moderate, tied to bond issuance cycles. Options liquidity is moderate; medium-duration directional setups around bond market activity 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 MCO against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Bond issuance volumes declining if credit spreads widen materially
- 2.Regulatory tightening of ratings agency oversight increasing compliance costs
- 3.AI-based ratings competitors emerging that could erode the duopoly long-term
MCO Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is MCO a good options trade today?+
Moody's Corporation (MCO) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 78/100, ranking it top 10% 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 MCO's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
MCO's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 72%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past MCO 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 MCO?+
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 MCO setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh MCO'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 MCO 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 MCO?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to MCO: (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 MCO outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. MCO currently scores 78.
How does MCO compare to other Financials (Credit Ratings & Analytics) setups?+
MCO's sector rank and percentile against other Financials (Credit Ratings & Analytics) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Financials (Credit Ratings & Analytics) 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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