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Option Block 602: The Ides of Yellen

Mar 14, 20171 hr 4 min
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Episode description

Trading Block: Are SNAP options set for strong demand on their market debut? Fed kicks off tomorrow.

Odd Block: Puts trade in Encana Corp. (ECA), calls trade in Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) and calls trade in Rio Tinto PLC (RIO)

Mail Block:

Options #QuestionOfTheWeek - $VIX = 11.50, $SNAP IV30 = 56, $AAPL IV30 = 14, $OIV = 33. If you had to buy #Volatility, which is the best value?

  • $SNAP - aka Tween Vol
  • $AAPL - aka #iPhone Vol
  • $VIX - aka $VIX
  • $OIV - aka #Crude $VIX

Listener questions and comments:

  • Question from Anthony Carter - Snap puts, what the heck!?
  • Question from Dr X - I just saw The Big Short, what do you guys think of it? Also, check out Logan if you have not already.

Around the Block: Beware the Ides of Yellen. Earnings: Del Taco and Oracle.

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