30-day implied volatility is often considered to be the hallmark of the options market. So, let?s take a look at a few names hitting new 30-day IV 52-week highs and lows.
Volatility Plays Heat Up on KLA-Tencor (KLAC)
With a potential reverse head and shoulders pattern forming, one trader is making a volatility play today.
Is China Ready to Break Out? (FXI)
With shares of FXI forming a bull flag pattern, traders are leveraging exposure to the upside.
Calls Sold as PACCAR Jumps (PCAR)
One trader is looking through the fog today and is selling upside calls.
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Can India Cool off Gold Bears?
Is GM Ready to Make Another Push Higher?
With GM having worked off it?s overbought condition, one trader is buying upside calls in size.
Puts Active on the XOP
With shares of the XOP sitting on a critical support level, puts are active on the name today.
Unusual Options Activity Review: AET, PTEN, CLF, DOW, NUS, NAV, QHOO, TWC, SPX, VIX, SPY
Unusual Options Activity Review for Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – F, INTC, FB, BAC
Most Active Equity Options & Strikes – F, INTC, FB, BAC
Midday Unusual Options Activity Update: VMED, TPX, DOW, NAV, LCC, MNST
Implied Volatility Mover and Volume Signals for Wednesday, October 24, 2012
IB Options Brief: Procter & Gamble Co. (PG), Ford Motor Co. (F) & Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (LL)
Sizable Put Spread Cautious On P&G Through Year End – Today?s Tickers: PG, F & LL
Trader Puts a Floor Under Williams (WMB)
One trader is taking advantage of the recent dip in WMB to sell an awful lot of downside puts.


