Shares of the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) are trading flat on the session. Currently, they are off just 0.04%, at $161.91.
Long Puts Rolled on the VIX
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is seeing a bump higher this morning, despite the S&P500 rallying over 9 points.
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Unusual Options Activity Review For Friday, August 24, 2012
Is Brazil Set to Rally? (EWZ)
Shares of the MSCI BrazilIndex Fund (NYSE: EWZ) are trading lower on the session by 0.72%, at $53.77.The index recently topped out at $55.90 and has been retracing since; sharesare now testing the 50-day moving average. One institutional traderseems to be betting that...
Puts Active on The FXI
Shares of The iShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund (FXI) are trading lower on the session by 0.76%, at $33.94. The index has been moving lower over the past few weeks after testing the down trending 200-day moving average. Shares are now sitting on the 50-day moving...
Calls Sold on American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)
Shares of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) are ticking higher this morning. Currently, AEO is higher by 0.23%, trading at $21.93. The stock recently rallied above a key resistance level, topping at $22.49 on Wednesday. One trader is betting that shares will remain...
Upside Calls Active on JDS Uniphase (JDSU)
Despite today?s weakness in tech names, options traders are coming after upside calls in JDS Uniphase (JDSU). Currently, shares are off just 0.34%, trading at $11.68. Given the QQQs decline of 0.66%, JDSU is outperforming by 1.36% when adjusted for beta. Options...
Puts Active on Emulex
Shares of Emulex (ELX) aretrading lower on the session by 0.98%, at $7.06.? The stock has been basing above the $6.00level for the past three months, recently rallying above the 20-day and 50-daymoving averages. Yesterday, there was a flurryof activity in the puts;...
LEAP Calls Purchased on SLM Corp. (SLM)
Shares of SLM Corp. (SLM) are trading flat on the session; currently shares are off just 0.06%, at $15.69. The stock has been rallying for the past three months, holding the 50-day moving average on each test. Shares of SLM are testing the 50-day once again. One...
Downside Puts Sold on Franco-Nevada (FNV)
Shares of Franco-Nevada (FNV) are currently lower on the session by 1.32% trading at $48.88. While shares seem to be having trouble breaking through the $51.00 resistance level, the stock?s chart pattern is strong, with higher lows rising above the 50-day and 200-day...
