Option Block 579: XLF Call Love and AAPL Box Spreads

The Option Block · Dec 9, 2016 · 1m

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Mail Block/Options#QuestionOfTheWeek:

#CrudeOil has been volatile lately. $OIV, aka Oil $VIX, is 37.33. Where will #Crude #Volatility close on Friday?

Between 37 - 38.5

Between 38.5 - 40

Below 37

Above 40

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