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Watch Out For September

| May 28, 2014 | 0 Comments
Watch Out For September

Recently, I wrote an article discussing an interesting trade in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (EEM) options.  The trade was meaningful because it was a significant bet or hedge on the entire emerging markets asset class. This week, there’s once again been an intriguing trade worth discussing.  This massive trade could have broader implications on the […]

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Options Volatility Watch: What’s Going On With The VIX?

| April 3, 2013 | 0 Comments
Options Volatility Watch:  What’s Going On With The VIX?

If you’re an active investor – or even if you just follow the markets – it pays to know what the VIX is doing.  That holds true whether or not you trade options.  The VIX is an important indicator for all types of investors. First off, what’s the VIX? The CBOE S&P 500 Volatility Index, […]

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