6000 AU May19 12 puts went up in 1 block on the PHLX.?

AU

Shares of AngloGold Ashanti LTD (AU) are up .11 to 11.34 today.? AU is in the middle of the 52 week range.

  • Paper traded 6000 AU May19 12 puts at 0.95.?
  • The ADV is 3k contracts.? ?
  • The open interest is 20065

The volume went up in 1 block on the PHLX.? Over 20k puts trade at .18 or less over parity.? This would indicate a sale of the puts and most likely the customer is closing a long put position after AU slid to near term lows.

  • IV 30 is trading for 42%.
  • HV10 is trading for 32%.?
  • IV 30 is above the HV 10.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AngloGold Ashanti) is a gold mining company. The Company’s business activities span the spectrum of the mining value chain. Its main product is gold. Its portfolio includes over 17 mines in approximately nine countries.