Option Block 618: Time for VIX Limbo

Published: May 9, 2017, 6:37 p.m.

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Trading Block: VIX near the single digits at the 10 handle. Is the VIX too low? Earnings: Tesla, Facebook, Disney and EA.

Odd Block: Puts trade in iShares MSCI Germany Index (EWI), call buying in JD.com Inc (JD) and calls trade in iShares MSCI South Korean Index (EWG)

Mail Block/Weekend Flash Poll:

These are crazy times for all markets from commodities to equities and volatility. Which crazy level will we hit first?

  • VIX Below 9
  • SPX Above 2500
  • WTI Below 40
  • AAPL Above $160

Listener Question:

  • Question from Paul - Mark, What is your take on the timing of an investment in silver right now? I just got out of the market and I am thinking of investing in silver - either the traditional options or an ETF that tracks physical bullion like SLV or SIVR. I am leaning towards SIVR for its lower expense ratio.
  • Question Real Yute - Greetings, could you please explain how stock option is priced? My Internet provider will not allow me to access other page than Facebook. I only need to know how the pricing work. For example can $2 buy a contract?
  • Comment from Charlie T. - Not really an options guy. I do not need the headache of yet another unknown element aka time. It\\u2019s hard enough just picking my stocks, deciding price points, exit points, etc.

Around the Block: Disney, EA and SNAP

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