http://blogs.barrons.com/focusonfunds/2012/10/18/vix-bets-looking-cheap-not-by-this-measure/?mod=BOLBlog
VIX Bets Looking Cheap? Not By This Measure
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Implied Volatility Movers: 10/18
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Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – CL, AAPL, WMB
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – CL, AAPL, WMB
The Options Insider Late Edition
Late afternoon roundup of industry-related stories…
Is McGraw-Hill Topped Out? (MHP)
Despite the positive momentum in the name, a fresh short position is being put on this afternoon.
Puts Rolled on Sprint Nextel (S)
A large player is rolling a put position in Sprint Nextel today.
Protection Purchased as USG Rallies
Shares of USG Corporation (USG) are trading higher on the session following the release of the company?s Q3 earnings. One trader is taking advantage of the decreased implied volatility in USG to buy protection.
Volatility Purchased on Hertz Global (HTZ)
With HTZ?s ongoing battle with the Federal Trade Commission to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group lengthened once again this morning, one player is buying volatility.
Upside Purchased on Juniper Networks (JNPR)
With shares once again testing the 200-day moving average, calls are active on the name today.
The Options Insider Morning Edition
Pre-market stories and a look at the day ahead…
New U.S. Rules Hinder Derivatives Trading In Asia
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444734804578064252081257718.html
Goldman Ex-Employee Says Firm Pushed Europe Bank Options
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-18/goldman-ex-employee-says-firm-pushed-europe-bank-options.html