7500 XOM Oct 72.5 puts went up in 1 block on the PHLX marked buy write. ??
Puts trade in XOM- possible put and stock trade goes up
Shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) are up .18 to 77.35 today. ?XOM is near the lower end of the 52 week range.
- Paper traded 7500 XOM Oct 72.5 puts for 1.27 today. ??
- The ADV is 53k contracts. ?
- The OI is 7 and 872 on the puts.
The volume went up in 1 block on the PHLX marked buy write. ??202500 shares of XOM went up concurrent with the puts.? Pricing would indicate a buyer of puts and stock on a near delta neutral ratio.
- IV 30 is trading for 19%.
- HV10 is trading for 34%.
- IV 30 is below the HV 10.
Exxon Mobil Corporation is an energy company. The Company is engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. The Company is involved in the manufacturing of petroleum products, and transportation and sale of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products. The Company also manufactures and markets petrochemicals, including olefins, aromatics, polyethylene and polypropylene plastics, and a variety of specialty products.
Puts trade in SFM
Shares of Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (SFM) are up .02 to 24.23. ?SFM is trading near 52 week lows.
- Paper traded 4387 SFM Sep 25 puts for 1.45.
- The ADV is 1591 contracts.
- The OI is 6051 contracts.
The volume went up in 1 block on the PHLX.? This trade looks like a put close prior to earnings tomorrow.? There is large OI and the trader could be booking a gain here.
- IV 30 is trading for 43%.
- HV10 is trading for 35%.
- IV 30 is trading above the HV 10.
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is a food retailer. The Company operates as a grocery store that offers natural and organic food, including produce, bulk foods, vitamins and supplements, grocery, meat and seafood, bakery, dairy, frozen foods, body care and natural household items. As of February 26, 2015, the Company operated 198 stores in 12 states.
Calls trade in DRI- Aug OTM calls trade
Shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) are up .85 to 74.84 today. ?DRI is near the top of the 52 week range.
- Paper traded 3200 DRI Aug 85 calls for .20.
- The ADV is 2241 contracts.
- The OI is 4050 contracts.
The volume went up in 1 block on the PHLX marked regular.? The trade is right near the OI but the bid for the upside is more reflective of a potential announcement.? IV skew is to the upside so this call buyer is either closing or making a long odds punt on a much higher price for DRI.
- IV 30 is trading 23%.
- HV10 is trading for 19%.
- IV 30 is trading below the HV 10.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is a full service restaurant company. The Company owns and operates more than 1,500 restaurants. The Company’s restaurant brands include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Wildfish Seafood Grill and Yard House.