
ConocoPhillips (COP)could raise its dividend at the end of the month. That implies, based on its average dividend yield, COP stock could be worth over 22% more. Shorting OTM puts is one way to play COP.
COP closed at $91.95 on Thursday, Oct. 9. It's off from a recent peak of $98.99 on Sept. 2, but near the lows of the past 3 months. But the company is making strong free cash flow, which can support a dividend hike at the end of this month. This article will discuss this.