MDLZ trading on the day is over 8000 contracts as the calls jump to a .45 bid with straight bullish call trading.

Call buyers in MDLZ- size buyers jump in

MDLZ

Shares of Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ) are up .30 to 39.00 today.? MDLZ is near the top of the 52 week range.

Paper traded 1646 MDLZ Dec 40 calls for .34. ?

  • The ADV is 5266 contracts.
  • The OI is 1792 contracts.

The volume went up in 1 block.? Trade on the day is over 8000 contracts as the calls jump to a .45 bid.? The trade is straight bullish call trading.

  • IV 30 is trading for 19.
  • HV10 is trading for 29.
  • IV 30 is trading under the HV 10.

Mondelez International, Inc. (Mondelez International) is a snack manufacturing company. The Company manufactures and markets food and beverage products for consumers in approximately 165 countries globally.

 

Put buying in TSM- big Apr puts trading

TSM

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. (TSM) are up .51 to 22.55 today.? ?TSM is near the top of the 52 week range.

Paper traded 5196 TSM Apr 22 puts for 1.30.?

  • The ADV is 1720.
  • The OI is 175 and 1527 contracts.

The volume went up in 1 large block.? There is large trade on both the Apr 22 and Apr 23 put strikes.? It does look like sellers came in on the 22 strike and buyers on the 23 strike on balance looking for a ratio put spread for a credit.? The volume is still filling out and the paper is opening.? From the early prices all the puts are trading lower at this point.

  • IV 30 is trading for 50.
  • HV10 is trading for 43.
  • IV 30 is trading over the HV 10.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is principally engaged in the research, development, manufacture and distribution of integrated circuit (IC) related products. The Company operates its businesses in two segments: foundry and other. Its foundry segment engages in the manufacturing, selling, packaging, testing and computer-aided design of integrated circuits and other semiconductor devices, as well as mask making services. Its other segment mainly engage in the research, development, design and provision of system-on-chip (SoC), as well as research, development, design, manufacture and sale of solid state lighting devices and solar energy related technologies and products. Its products and services are applied in computers, communications and consumer electronics, among others.

 

Put traders in EDU- run to close

EDU

Shares of New Oriental Education and Tech. (EDU) are up .35 to 22.77 today. ??EDU near the lower end of the 52 week range.

Paper traded 4635 EDU Nov 22 puts for .10.?

  • The ADV is 1024. ?
  • The OI is 5507 contracts.

The volume went up in scattered sizes.? The trade looks like paper is paying up to close an existing position.? With the market a little soft the put seller is taking the money and hitting the road.

  • IV 30 is trading for 34%.
  • HV10 is trading for 24%.
  • IV 30 is trading over the HV 10.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. is a provider of private educational services in China based on the number of program offerings, total student enrollments and geographic presence. The Company operates in five segments: language training and test preparation courses, primary and secondary school education, content development and distribution, online education, and overseas studies consulting.