5000/2500 DB Jan2017 4/8 puts spreads went up in 2 blocks on the PHLX

DB

Shares of Deutsche Bank AG (DB) are down .30 to 12.78 today. DB is near the bottom of the 52 week range.

  • Paper traded 5000/2500 DB Jan2017 4/8 puts spreads for .15 over .60.?
  • The ADV is 25000 contracts.?
  • The OI is 1487 and 6805

The volume went up in 2 blocks on the PHLX marked spread.? This trade does look like a roll down where the customer is buying short 8 puts and selling more on the 4 line.? This would be a cheap way to play a downside move in DB if it develops.

  • IV 30 is trading for 74%.?
  • HV10 is trading for 72%.?
  • IV 30 is above the HV 10.

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