Option Block 246: Jump on the Boat with the 10-Year Note
Trading Block: CBOE/CME launches a new 10-year treasury VIX. It is the first volatility index based on U.S. government debt to be calculated and disseminated by CBOE. CBOE stock hits $40 on its 40th anniversary. CRM & MRVL earnings after the bell. TSLA - hard to short stock, bears turning to puts. MSFT - is there no love for the new Xbox One? GME – could the new could Xbox wipe out the lucrative grey market for used games? GME is the leading liquidity provider. Vol is creeping back into Ford - stock had a nearly $.60 range today, up sharply over the past few aweeks.
Odd Block: Calls trade in Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. (HALO), Ratio put spreads trade in Alerian MLP (AMLP), and combos trade in Warner Chilcott ltd (WCRX)
Xpress Block: A lot of names, including the 10-year, lighting up the phones at OX. The June condor in the SPX, an example off of the Idea Hub.
Strategy Block: Mike Tosaw discusses "nimbility" - the ability to be nimble. It's very important to be nimble when trading, and not get locked in a specific strategy.
Around the Block: Holiday weekend. Don't forget to watch out for the weekend! Market should be very thin tomorrow.