The Option Block

Option Block 430: Shaken, Not Stirred


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Trading Block: Bond, James Bond. A bullish bond market rally could be in our future. VIX going into Non-Farm Payroll - could we see a big move?

Odd Block: Puts trade in Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), puts go up in iShares iBoxx High Yield Corp ETF (HYG), calls trade in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

Mail Block: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from Dmitry Shesterin: Where do you see more HFT activity, in equities markets or options?
  • Question from Tom: When should I adjust a credit spread? What percentage of profit should I aim for?
  • Question from Fred: I am a futures guy dabbling in options. Do options traders need different tool than futures traders? If so, what tools or services do you recommend outside of the broker platforms?
  • Question from Karl: What is the better way to get "free juice" on a bullish position - bullish risk reversal for a credit/even, vertical ratio call spread for a credit/even or just a short put for a credit (obviously). This would be for a near term (a few months), but not explosive (maybe to 5%) rally in the underlying. When is buying the stock the best option?

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses selling puts.

Around the Block: Looking ahead to non-farms

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