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Derek Webb, CFAUniversal Health ServicesUHSPAST TOP PICKDec 01, 2011

(A Top Pick July 20/11. Down 5%.) Sold Aug Puts for $1.05. Stock took a severe drop along with a lot of stocks. Could have bought the Put back but because of volatility, the price increased. A way to get around it is to Short the stock, which he did.

$40.54

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$146.11

As of May 29, 2026. Market Open.

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