WTBAStock and Options Trade Setup — West Bancorporation, Inc.
Nasdaq · Financials (Community Banking — Iowa) · Very low-liquidity options · Small cap · ~$420M
West Bancorporation is a high-quality small-cap community bank trading at depressed valuations relative to its credit performance and operating metrics. The Iowa-focused commercial banking franchise has produced consistent ROA and ROE through cycles, supported by conservative underwriting and disciplined deposit gathering. The Minneapolis-St. Paul expansion has provided incremental growth as the bank built scale outside the legacy Iowa footprint. Net interest margin has expanded as deposit pricing pressure subsided and earning asset yields compounded. Credit losses have remained well-contained vs peer banks despite commercial real estate concerns elsewhere. Dividend yield is attractive with strong coverage. Risk profile is moderate. Options liquidity is very light; this is an income-vehicle setup rather than an options trading vehicle, included for completeness.
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 WTBA against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Net interest margin compressing as Fed rate cuts proceed
- 2.Commercial real estate credit losses emerging in Iowa or Minneapolis exposures
- 3.Deposit beta higher than expected in smaller community banking market
WTBA Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is WTBA a good options trade today?+
West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 60/100, ranking it top 45% 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 WTBA's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
WTBA's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 55%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past WTBA 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 WTBA?+
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 WTBA setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh WTBA'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 WTBA 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 WTBA?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to WTBA: (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 WTBA outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. WTBA currently scores 60.
How does WTBA compare to other Financials (Community Banking — Iowa) setups?+
WTBA's sector rank and percentile against other Financials (Community Banking — Iowa) 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 (Community Banking — Iowa) 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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