Option Block 563: Stocks That Cause Great Sadness

The Option Block · Oct 11, 2016 · 1h 4m

Trading Block: Deutsche Bank says derivatives exposure fears overblown. Twitter shares plunge on report bidders are scarce. TWTR off 11% - back around $17.50. Dow soars as traders await earnings season; Nasdaq near record high.

Odd Block: Calls trade in Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETE), calls trade in Boston Scientific Corp (BSX), and calls trade in Nabors Industries LTD (NBR).

Mail Block/Options #QuestionOfTheWeek:

What is your fav way to trade #Volatility? $VIX? $VXX? $XIV? $SPX? $SPY? Other? DM/Reply with alternatives?

42% - VIX Options/Futures

29% - VXX

18% - XIV

11% - S&P…