1500 CST Nov 41 calls went up today in large blocks marked spread without a counter side.? Stock did go up on 75k shares which makes this a call and stock backspread
Strangles go up in MFC- possible strangle buy
Shares of Manulife Financial Corp (MFC) are up .09 to 18.82 today.? MFC is near the middle of the 52 week range.
Today paper traded 1450 MFC Jan 2015 18 puts/19 calls for 1.09.?
- The ADV is 228 contracts.
- The OI is 1584 and 2664 contracts.
Volume went up in 2 large blocks.? The trader here could be closing a short strangle into earnings this week.? Earnings are on the 13th and we can check the OI if this is opening or closing.
- 30-day implied volatility is 23%.
- 10-day implied volatility is 20%.
- 30 day implied volatility is trading above the 10 day realized volatility
Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) is a Canada-based financial services group with principal operations in Asia, Canada and the United States. The Company?s segments are Asia, Canadian and U.S. Divisions and the Corporate and Other segment. The Company?s international network agents and distribution partners offers financial protection and wealth management products and services to clients.
Calls trade in BERY- OTM call buyers through the offer
Shares of Berry Plastics Group Inc. (BERY) are up .25 to 26.69 today. BERY is making a 52 week high.
Today paper traded 2745 BERY Mar 30 calls for 2745.?
- The ADV is 76 contracts.
- The OI is 174 contracts.
Volume went up in 1 block.? The trade marked through the offer with more calls trading .70.? This appears to be an accumulating buyer with volume trading on several floors in an aggressive manner.? The trader is looking for a move up in BERY.? IV is trading higher as a result.? No stock of any size printed in BERY so far today.
- 30-day implied volatility is 29%.
- 10-day implied volatility is 14%.
- 30 day implied volatility is trading above the 10 day realized volatility
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. is a provider of plastic consumer packaging and engineered materials. The Company?s products utilizes research and development platform, which includes Company-owned molds, patents, manufacturing techniques and technologies.
Call buyers with stock in CST- backspread possible here
Shares of CST Brands Inc. are up .22 to 39.78 today. ?CST is near the top of the 52 week range.
Today paper traded 1500 Nov 41 calls for .45. ?
- The ADV is 193 contracts.
- The OI is 1657 and 2677. ?
Volume went up in large blocks.? The trade marked spread without a counter side.? Stock did go up on 75k shares which makes this a call and stock backspread.? Earnings are tomorrow morning for this name and the trader is looking for a decent sized move.? IV is up 2 points today.
- 30-day implied volatility is 29%.
- 10-day implied volatility is 24%.
- 30 day implied volatility is trading above the 10 day realized volatility
CST Brands, Inc. is a retailer of transportation fuels and convenience goods in North America. As of April 30, 2013, the Company operated 1,032 Corner Stores throughout the United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona and California. Its stores also provide prepared foods.