Apr 29, 2014
Option Block 334: Are Mini Options Dead?
Trading Block:
Close to close is only half the story today. Russell and the NASDAQ lead the way. Stocks that pay a nice dividend are clear outperforming stocks that do not. Three candidates selected to oversee OPRA.
Odd Block:
Puts go up in Diebold Inc (DBD)
A three-way trade goes up in Range Resources Corp. (RRC)
Calls buyers go up in Norhtstar Realty Finance Corp. (NRF)
Put spread sales trade in Bank of America Corp (BAC) - potential roll down
Xpress Block:
A continuing rotation out of momentum into more quality names. Apple, Amazon IBM and Microsoft were all hot on the OX desk today.
Strategy Block:
A two-part strategy block today. First, a few current strategies Uncle Mike is employing. Second, a trade for people who may not have been able to pull the trigger on a selling a bull put spread when the market was down today.
Mail Block:
Question from Jason Kruse - Has probably been asked & answered many times, and I have missed it.. Will $AAPL minis continue to trade after the split?
Around the Block:
A lot of economic news this week, including the Fed two-day FOMC meeting. On Monday, pending home sales and Dallas Fed manufacturing. More earnings: TWTR, MAR, CME & LKND