Option Block 562: The Sexy Yield Party

Trading Block: An anemic day in the market. Deutsche Bank does not need a bailout for now, IMF says. DB-$13.50; normal ADV is around 30k, today it was over 65k. Twitter shares plunge on report bidders are scarce. TWTR off 20%. Odd Block: Puts trade in JP MorganChase and Co. (JPM), calls trade in Wal-mart Stores, Inc (WMT), puts trade in Lowes Companies, Inc (LOW). Strategy Block: Mike discusses weekend risk. Mail Block/ Options #QuestionOfTheWeek What is your preferred way to trade #Volatility? $VIX? $VXX? $XIV? $SPX? $SPY? VIX Options/Futures? VXX? XIV? S&P Strad/delta-neutral? Around the Block/This Week in the Market: Oct 6: Jobless Claims Oct 7: Unemployment (NonFarms Payroll) Join us NEXT WEEK at Stocktoberfest Thursday, October 13 - Saturday, October 15 Location: Hotel del Coronado, San Diego