Option Block 567: VIX Fades and Broker Buyouts

The Option Block · Oct 25, 2016 · 1h 5m

Trading Block: Earnings today before the bell: T-Mobile USA, Inc. Earnings today after the bell: Visa Inc. S&P 500 Skew Unwind Shows Complacency Over Clinton Win: Analysis. TD Ameritrade to buy Scottrade in two-step deal with TD Bank: Read more.

Odd Block: Calls trade in Fiat Chrysler Auto (FCAU), puts trade in Time Warner Inc. (TWX), calls and puts trade in CBS Corp. (CBS).

Mail Block/QuestionOfTheWeek:

Is #Trumpocalypse done? Is $VIX already pricing in @HillaryClinton win? Where will $VIX close on election day?

Unchaged (Between 12-14)

Elevated (15-18)

Spike (Over 18)

Selloff (Below 12)…