Today paper traded 6000 EBAY Nov 52.5 calls for 4.60.Volume went up in one large block with the calls marked buy-write with stock going up concurrently.
EBAY Traders Taking Advantage of the Pop on News
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Interest Rates Futures Options Roundup
Let’s take a look at interest rates futures options. Specifically, the top 10 strikes and overnight changes in OI.
Giant Call Trade in VIX
457,900 VIX Oct 19 calls traded today for 0.86 in one large block. The calls traded out of sequence and through the offer at the time. There is a jump in the option implied volatility in the VIX today by 3 points.
Potential Div Play as Calls Trade in XRX
Someone is looking to collect a dividend with an interestingly-timed call trade in XRX
Closing, not Rolling, Puts in KO
Today paper traded 9110 KO Oct 41 puts for .19.This trade is most likely closing a long put position but there has been no roll posted yet so the trader looks willing to wait to add a short put farther out.
Put Rolls and Ratios Trade in XLE
Today paper traded 28000 Oct 91 Nov 84 put spreads for 1.02 and 25000 Nov 84/92 puts spreads for 2.40.
Put Seller on Deal Closing Deal in MDT
MDT is acquiring COV and this trade is a bet that the deal goes through.
Put Buyer Calling the Bottom in GFI
Someone traded 14k Nov 4 puts in GFI, evidently looking to take stock at lower levels.
Ten Cent Slug Fest in Hill International
The dimes were flying as ten cent bids kept popping up and getting filled in Hill International.
Forex Futures Options Roundup
Let’s take a look at what is happening in the world of forex futures options.
Big Put Roller Switching Gears in CLF
Big Put Roller Switching Gears in CLF
Put Seller Back for More in Staples (SPLS)
Someone liked Staples so much, they came back for more. That WAS easy!