METStock and Options Trade Setup — MetLife, Inc.
NYSE · Financials (Life Insurance & Group Benefits) · High-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$60B
MetLife is a high-quality life insurance compounder positioned for the back half of the rising rate cycle. The Group Benefits business (largest U.S. employee benefits provider for life, disability, and dental insurance) generates predictable, low-volatility earnings with low capital intensity. The retail business mix has shifted decisively toward variable annuities with living benefits riders that earn fee-based revenue rather than spread-based, and the higher interest rate environment has improved spread economics across the legacy book. International markets — particularly Japan and Latin America — provide diversified non-US earnings with currency-translation upside. Capital return has been disciplined with consistent buybacks reducing share count and rising dividends. Risk profile is low to moderate, tied to credit cycle exposure in the invested asset portfolio. Options liquidity is high; medium-duration directional setups have been productive given the interest-rate sensitivity.
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 MET against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Long-duration interest rates declining materially, compressing spread economics
- 2.Credit cycle deterioration affecting invested asset portfolio
- 3.FX headwind compressing reported Japan / Latin America earnings
MET Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is MET a good options trade today?+
MetLife, Inc. (MET) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 69/100, 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 MET's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
MET's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 65%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past MET 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 MET?+
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 MET setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh MET'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 MET 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 MET?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to MET: (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 MET outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. MET currently scores 69.
How does MET compare to other Financials (Life Insurance & Group Benefits) setups?+
MET's sector rank and percentile against other Financials (Life Insurance & Group Benefits) 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 (Life Insurance & Group Benefits) 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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