Option Block 486: Uncle Mike Says Buy Oil

Published: Dec. 15, 2015, 9:01 p.m.

Trading Block: Crude oil futures fell to seven-year lows - below $35. VIX: On Friday, it was up 28 percent at 24.72. Volatility the surest bet in stocks after Fed meets. Three U.S. fund sectors fear SEC proposal on derivatives may hurt ETFs.

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Odd Block: Buying vertical call spreads in Console Energy (CNX), upside call purchase in Royal Caribbean Cruises LTD (RDL), selling June 37 puts in Mondale International Inc (MDLZ)

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Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his recent SPY trades

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Around the Block: All eyes and ears will be the Federal Reserve as they are expected to announce a possible rate change on Wednesday. But, there are several other economic events worth noting as well.

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  • Dec 15: Consumer Price Index
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  • Dec 16: Housing Starts, FOMC Announcement
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  • Dec 17: Jobless Claims
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