Two giant blocks of SPX Feb 2015 1860 puts/2150 calls traded today for 9.40 The giant notional value on the trade is large skew play.
Big February Risk Reversal in SPX
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Call Traders Closing Out Early in CLDX?
At first, it looked like initial call selling to close but CLDX is taking off and some paper is starting to jump in on the news.
Futures Options Roundup – Metals
Today in futures options roundup, we’re looking at all things metals. Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and copper.
Aggressive Call Buying in RF Micro Devices
A keen-eyed listener on Options Oddities pointed out this trade. If you haven’t listened to our show that only looks at unusual activity, check it out.
Calls Trade in YHOO, aka Going Long BABA Proxy
10K YHOO Apr 65 calls traded today in 1 large block. Call buyers are stepping in betting YHOO can jump to new highs and levels not seen since the Dot Com boom.
Big Upside Call Buyer in GLNG
Almost 6k GLNG Jan 60 calls traded through the offer. It looks like opening paper based on price and IV.
Futures Options Roundup – Forex Updates
Today’s futures options roundup looks at all things forex.
Large Roll in Arch Coal (ACI)
The trade was most likely a backspread and now that the stock has lifted they are closing for near even. ACI up $1 from the recent lows.
Big Call Spread Roll in DNKN
Over 12k DNKN Nov 47.5/Dec 50 call spreads traded today in 2 large blocks. With time running out on the Novs, the trader is taking the dollars now and rolling up.
Protective Put in MTOR?
Today paper traded 1220 MTOR Dec 9 puts for .20. These could be protective put buys into earnings but near 25% OTM.
Savvy Call Buyer Gets a LEG Up
Over 1k LEG Nov 40 calls traded earlier today, sweeping all exchanges for 1.15. The stock is higher now and the calls are ITM as the buyer had great timing.
Futures Options Roundup: S&P 500
Today in futures options, we are taking a look at all things S&P 500.