I don?t like the risk of a buy write in September in this name but a short put spread like the Sep 12/14 would offer good yield with much less risk for .80.
Looking at a VirnetX Buy-Write
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4/3/13 Pre-Market Movers
A quick look at names active in the pre-market for Wednesday, April 3
Unusual Options Activity Review: MPEL, PAL, HBI, VOD, CROX, HPQ, STSI, LIFE, .VIX, SPY
Unusual Options Activity Review for Tuesday, April 2, 2013
ISE March Volume Declines 11.7% Year-Over-Year
ISE’s March volume declined 11.7% year-over-year.
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – JPM, BMY
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes For Tuesday, April 2, 2013
VIX Futures Reaches All-Time High in March
VIX futures in March reached all-time highs.
Midday Unusual Options Activity Update: TSLA, VOD, MPEL, HUM, UNH, SNE
Implied Volatility Mover and Volume Signals for Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Option Block 231: April Fool Joke from Tesla?
Is Tesla going to post a profit next quarter, or is just an elaborate April Fool’s joke?
Call Spread Trades in THC
Tenet Healthcare Corp (THC) is trading up .36 to 48.36. THC is trading near the top of the 52-week range.
Large Put Buyer in FNP
Fifth and Pacific Companies Inc. (FNP) shares are trading up .22 to 18.66. The shares are trading close to a 52-week high.
Daily Crude Oil ? An Interim Top?
Crude oil has gained $8/barrel in the last month, putting it just a few dollars shy of $100. My stance: the easy money has already been made in bullish trade.
IB Options Brief: UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (UNH), Myriad Genetics, Inc. (MYGN) & Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (OMPI)
Bullish Bets On UnitedHealth Working As Shares Sprint Higher – Today?s Tickers: UNH, MYGN & OMPI