Wednesday's Options Alerts

Since our last report the ETFs have managed to turn in two solid trend days that has many investors probably scratching their heads. Price and volume action continues to say 'yes' to a sustainable rally out of our recent daily consolidations, while the VIX is indicating that there continues to be a great deal of complacency after our victory in the Middle East. Today's action was the second day out of three, that has led our market proxies into the realm of great anticipation, or agitation, depending on what current your position status is.

They look as good as they've looked in over two and a half years, and with implied volatilities cratering lower, you 'gotta' love the protection value out there. One things for sure, if you're going to trade, "I'd rather stay spread, to get ahead", especially when the price for admission for this roller coaster has gone down to extremely attractive levels, for what could turn out to be a very memorable ride. 

Volatility levels as measured by the VIX and the VXN continue to trigger CVR signals against decidedly strong action in the ETFs. Proceed with caution, but continue to respect price and volume as your first guide to making trade decisions.

Points of Significance:

Abnormal Options Volume -- This list includes both percentage movers that are normally associated with an increase in options activity, as well as stocks that have unusually high activity and / or technical situations, reflecting increased speculation of a potential price move.

Stocks With Spikes in Implied Volatility -- Stocks with Increases and Decreases in implied volatility compared to previous day. Candidates are then screened qualitatively. These lists represent those issues that carry a blend of liquidity and/or technical setups that might deserve further notice. 

Spike Up

None Today.

Spike Down

Please use stops on every trade!