http://www.etftrends.com/2014/03/investors-gearing-up-for-volatility-turn-to-vix-etfs/
Investors Gearing Up For Volatility, Turn To VIX ETFs
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Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – AIG, GM, RIG, SUNE, AAPL, BAC, MU
Top 10 Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Thursday, March 13, 2014
OCC Announces Board Appointments, Nominations, Adopts Governance Enhancements
OCC has announced its Board of Directors appointments and nominations as well as governance enhancements.
Unusual Activity Alert: Size Puts Trade in DENTSPLY International Inc. (XRAY)
Today paper traded 1500 XRAY Jul 50 puts for 5.20-5.40. The ADV is 258 contracts. The OI is 27 contracts.
Unusual Activity Alert: Protecting Stock Position in Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)
Today paper traded 15000 TSM Jul 17.5/20 puts spreads for 1.225. ADV is 3658. The OI is 16038 and 87 contracts.
Credit Suisse VIX Note That Ran Amok In 2012 Back On Top
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-03-13/credit-suisse-vix-note-that-ran-amok-in-12-back-to-top-options
Unusual Activity Alert: ITM Puts Trade in First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG)
Today paper traded 7743 AG July 12.5 puts at 1.95-2.05. The ADV is 1804 contracts. The OI is 159 contracts.
US Swaps Regulator Plans Trading Data Overhaul
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/13/derivatives-regulation-idUSL2N0MA01120140313
Plug Power Is Back, Baby! (Nevermind The Losses)
http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/03/13/plug-power-is-back-baby-nevermind-the-losses/
Unusual Activity Alert: Very Aggressive Paper in Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)
Today paper traded 6000+ IRDM Jul 10 calls for .20-35. ADV is 515. The OI is 239 contracts.
SEC May Not Flex Dodd-Frank Muscle On Brokers
http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/03/13/sec-may-not-flex-dodd-frank-muscle-on-brokers/
Chinese Investors Explore Equity Options In 2014
http://www.cboeoptionshub.com/2014/03/12/chinese-investors-explore-equity-options-2014/