Earlier in the MorningWord (Picking On Stock Pickers) I highlighted some of the recent commentary on those who look to gain out-sized returns by picking individual stocks. Activists investors very much fall in the category. …
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Even though markets were a bit more volatile intraday and monthly options expiration is tomorrow, single stock options volumes remained low ahead of next week’s Thanksgiving holiday. 1. KO – Calls were very active in KO, …
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The S&P 500 index yesterday had its tightest range and lowest volume since the last week of August. The bond market holiday for Veterans’ Day certainly contributed to the quiet session. 1. DXJ – Large call …
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Very light options volumes once again, even as stock volumes picked up in the afternoon after the Fed release. The CBOE composite put/call ratio closed just above 1 on the day. 1. BABA – Alibaba has …
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New all-time high for the S&P 500 index, and VIX spot closed below 12 for the first time in nearly a month. 1. HTZ – Hertz traded its highest single day stock volume in its history. …
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Another low volume day in the broader market, accompanied by light options volume outside of VIX, AAPL, and SPY options. 1. VIX – Buyer of 145k of the Oct 16 calls paying 1.10 vs. selling 145k …
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Low volume drift higher yesterday was accompanied by limited options volume as well. Macro ETF volume has declined considerably in the past week, and single stock options interest is lower after the end of earnings season. …
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Here is a list of the some of the most interesting untied options activity from today: 1. EEM – volumes continue to run hot, with today’s volume almost 1.5x avg daily volume, but what stuck …
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ETFs were much more active on Wednesday relative to single stock options. Stock volumes also hit their highest level since February 7th, which was Payrolls Friday, and VIX spot closed at its highest level since …
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1. AIG – stock continues to decline, now down 8% since its earnings results last week and now essentially trading at the low from early October. A trader made a fairly large upside bet in …
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