MSEXStock and Options Trade Setup — Middlesex Water Company
Nasdaq · Utilities (Regulated Water — Northeast) · Low-liquidity options · Small cap · ~$1.2B
Middlesex Water is a quintessential small-cap regulated water utility compounder. The business operates in two constructive regulatory states (New Jersey and Delaware) where rate commissions have historically supported timely cost recovery. The rate base compounds in the mid-single-digits driven by aging infrastructure replacement, PFAS treatment investments, and tuck-in acquisitions of municipal water systems. The small-cap profile provides outsized rate-base growth potential relative to MSEX's size, as each modest M&A acquisition meaningfully moves the needle. Dividend has been increased for 52+ consecutive years (Dividend Aristocrat). Beta is among the lowest of any U.S. equity. Risk profile is very low. Options liquidity is light — appropriate only for medium-duration directional setups around regulatory catalysts.
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 MSEX against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Long-duration interest rates rising materially, pressuring small-cap utility multiples
- 2.Regulatory environment turning less constructive in NJ or DE
- 3.PFAS treatment capex over-runs reducing allowed-return realisation
MSEX Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is MSEX a good options trade today?+
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 62/100, ranking it top 39% 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 MSEX's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
MSEX's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 58%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past MSEX 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 MSEX?+
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 MSEX setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh MSEX'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 MSEX 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 MSEX?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to MSEX: (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 MSEX outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. MSEX currently scores 62.
How does MSEX compare to other Utilities (Regulated Water — Northeast) setups?+
MSEX's sector rank and percentile against other Utilities (Regulated Water — Northeast) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Utilities (Regulated Water — Northeast) 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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