In 2013, being maximally long stocks was the only game in town, and investors who sought the safety of hedging strategies lagged unhedged indexes.
VIX Portfolio Hedging (VXH) Strategy 2013 Performance Review
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BATS, NYSE Euronext December 2013 Volumes
Here’s a look at December options volume numbers for NYSE Euronext and BATS.
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – BAC, GM, INTC, EBAY, AMD
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Monday, January 6, 2014
Newsletter Trade in SBAC?
Today paper traded 2,781 SBAC Jan 85 puts at .20-.25. The ADV is 721 contracts. The OI is 2,281 contracts.
Puts Trade in WYN
Shares of Wyndham Worldwide Corp. (WYN) are up .01 to 72.5 today. WYN is near the top of the 52-week range.
OCC Completes Executive Leader Transition, Expands Management Team
OCC has announced the completion of its executive leader transition and the additions to its management team.
Options Insider Radio: The Intellectual Property Exchange, IPXI
Check out what they’re doing @IPXI, the Intellectual Property Exchange
CME Group December ADV Up 13 Percent from 2012, Full-Year 2013 Volume Rose 10 Percent
CME Group’s December ADV rose 13 percent from the previous year while its 2013 full-year volume increased 10 percent.
Calls Trade in VXX
Shares of iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETP (VXX) are down .55 to 42.59 today. VXX is near the bottom of the 52-week range.
Puts Trade in EWJ
Shares of iShares MSCI Japan ETF are down .03 to 11.98 today. EWJ is near the top of the 52-week range.
IB Options Brief: TWTR ? Twitter, Inc.
Twitter Call Spread Trades Amid Dip In Share Price
Volatility Trading Digest – Strategy Ideas & VIX Hedge Suggestion
Trade selection using volatility as the primary criteria. Different trades for different volatility opportunities.