Mark Sebastian was on Bloomberg TV discussing BA option trading ahead of an upcoming NTSB decision on the 787 Battery.
Selling a BA Put Spread
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3/8/13 Pre-Market Movers
A quick look at the names active in the pre-market for Friday, March 8
Lean Hogs. Is it Too Soon?
Catching a falling knife can sometimes be painful and though a bit early on my recommendation to buy pork…it appears the move I anticipated is under way.
The Options Insider Unusual Activity Forum ? Chicago
You asked for it and we listened! Announcing the first-ever Options Insider Unusual Activity Forum. Join Options Insider Founder Mark. S. Longo and a host of options experts as they teach you the skills to track down, analyze and successfully incorporate unusual options activity into your trading.
KMB Option IV Is Sky High
The entire Consumer Cyclical sector is killing right now.
3/7/13 Pre-Market Movers
A quick look at names active in the pre-market for Thursday, March 7
The VIX Short Squeeze that Wasn?t
Since early 2012, hedge funds and other traders have been short S&P 500 volatility via VIX futures in sizes not seen before.
3/6/13 Pre-Market Movers
A quick look at names active in the pre-market for Wednesday, March 6
Option Block 225: Spreads with Benefits
Click here to access this podcast. Trading Block: The market is apparently shrugging off the Sequester with a mild rally as of mid-day. Implied and realized volatility cross, which is a very rare occurrence. Google feeling the love and broke the 800 level, while Apple...
Has VIX Gotten Too Cheap?
One of the interesting things to watch, and one that I think shows how jittery this market is despite the rally, is the actual volatility of the VIX.
DOW at All-Time High. What to Do?
I am always reticent when doing analysis on a market at an all time high or all time low when constructing a trade.
3/5/13 Pre-Market Movers
A quick look at the names active in the pre-market for Tuesday, March 5