27600 SC Jan/Feb 20 call spreads went up in 2 giant blocks through the offer with some paper trading ahead of the print on both the Jan and Feb sides.
Giant Call Roll in SC
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Bloomberg: VIX Above All Its Futures Shows Panic Is Overblown
U.S. equities are starting the year with the worst losses since 2008. Trading in a corner of the market where speculators bet on future volatility suggests the pain will prove temporary.
Bats Says Exchange Fee Cuts Would Save $850 Million For Traders
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2015-01-06/bats-says-exchange-fee-cuts-would-save-850-million-for-traders.html
Southeast Asia Derivatives Trading Hit Record High
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/3cff375c-9622-11e4-be7d-00144feabdc0.html?siteedition=intl#axzz3O3PCKeoZ
Derivatives Users Not Ready For Margin Regulations
http://www.assetservicingtimes.com/assetservicesnews/article.php?article_id=5403#.VK074XvNfnY
Nasdaq Highlights Human Touch In IPO Process To Fend Off NYSE
http://www.tradersmagazine.com/news/ecns_and_exchanges/nasdaq-highlights-human-touch-in-ipo-process-to-fend-off-nyse-113314-1.html
Non-Cleared Derivatives Margin Rules Worry Market
http://www.thetradenews.com/news/Asset_Classes/Derivatives/Non-cleared_derivatives_margin_rules_worry_market.aspx
Swap Markets Debate Anonymous Trading In SEFs
http://www.wallstreetandtech.com/trading-technology/swap-markets-debate-anonymous-trading-in-sefs/d/d-id/1318257
Treasury Bonds Defy Fed With Biggest Rally Since 1970s
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2015-01-06/treasury-bonds-defy-fed-outlook-in-biggest-rally-since-1970s.html
New Year?s U.S. Stocks Slump Seen Overdone In VIX Futures
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2015-01-07/new-year-s-u-s-stocks-slump-seen-overdone-in-vix-futures.html
Calls Trade in EUO
454 EUO May 26 calls went up in 1 small block. The inverse nature of the EUO means the customers are betting on a drop in the EURO.
Up and out roll in SGMS
7015 SGMS Jan 12.5/Apr 15 call spreads went up in 2 giant blocks. They are rolling out to buy time as the market corrects short term.