Option Block 562: The Sexy Yield Party

The Option Block · Oct 7, 2016 · 1h 2m

Trading Block: An anemic day in the market. Deutsche Bank does not need a bailout for now, IMF says. DB-$13.50; normal ADV is around 30k, today it was over 65k. Twitter shares plunge on report bidders are scarce. TWTR off 20%.

Odd Block: Puts trade in JP MorganChase and Co. (JPM), calls trade in Wal-mart Stores, Inc (WMT), puts trade in Lowes Companies, Inc (LOW).

Strategy Block: Mike discusses weekend risk.

Mail Block/ Options #QuestionOfTheWeek

What is your preferred way to trade #Volatility? $VIX? $VXX? $XIV? $SPX? $SPY?

VIX Options/Futures?

VXX?

XIV?

S&P Strad/delta-neutral?

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