Wednesday, October 21, 2026★ Market Rebellion ★Vol. CXIV · No. 786

The Trader's Ledger

All the trades, alerts & insights that fit the screen.

$BHC calls triple in one-day trades

Bausch Health drew bullish option positions in several strikes yesterday, and they all paid off today. Investitute’s proprietary programs identified the following activity yesterday in contracts that expired this afternoon. Shares were trading around $21.04 at that time: –2,100 04January $21.50 calls were bought for $0.06 to $0.20 above open interest of 397 contracts. Those […]

By Mike Yamamoto · Jan 4, 2019

Daily IV Report

Mid-session IV Report January 4, 2019

Mid-session IV Report January 4, 2019 The following report is a snapshot of noteworthy changes in stock and option volumes, as well as changes in option implied volatilities. By monitoring this market data, traders can create strategies that capitalize on this often overlooked information. Options with increasing option implied volatility: ARNC ZAYO SHPG ATHN Options […]

By Market Rebellion · Jan 4, 2019

Daily IV Report

Pre-Market IV Report January 4, 2019

Pre-Market IV Report January 4, 2019 The following report is a snapshot of noteworthy changes in stock and option volumes, as well as changes in option implied volatilities. By monitoring this market data, traders can create strategies that capitalize on this often overlooked information. Options with increasing option implied volatility: BMY WATT RCII CPRI ATHN […]

By Market Rebellion · Jan 4, 2019

Options News

Najarian Brothers See Unusual Option Activity in $IWM & $QSR

On today’s CNBC Halftime Report, Jon and Pete Najarian are seeing unusual option activity in $IWM & $QSR. Pete sees bearish unusual activity in IWM, where 5,000 of the 01February $130 puts were bought for up to about 2.50. Pete bought these puts. Jon is seeing unusual activity in QSR, as traders purchased 2,000 of the February $50 […]

By Chris Sykora · Jan 3, 2019

Options News

Bulls double their money in $SLV

The iShares Silver Trust has risen with the recent rally in precious metals, yielding significant gains on upside option positions. On Nov. 19, Investitute’s tracking systems found that 6,400 $15 calls expiring on April 18 were purchased in one print for $0.31 with shares at $13.54. Volume was well above the strike’s open interest of […]

By Mike Yamamoto · Jan 3, 2019

Options News

$SWKS bears turn fivefold gains

Skyworks Solutions dropped sharply along with other iPhone suppliers today, turning huge profits on downside option positions. Way back on March 12 last year, Investitute’s market scanners identified the purchase of 5,000 January $90 puts in one print for $5.05 with shares at $115.20. This was clearly a new position, as open interest in the […]

By Mike Yamamoto · Jan 3, 2019

Options News

Bears score as $GLW pulls back

Option traders have more than doubled their money on downside positions in Corning. On Nov. 1, Investitute’s proprietary programs flagged the purchase of 5,000 January $33 puts for $1.70 to $1.78 with shares at $32.75. This was clearly fresh buying, as open interest in the strike was only 405 contracts before the trades occurred. Those […]

By Mike Yamamoto · Jan 3, 2019

Options News

Ron’s Rant: Apple Follow-up

On December 4, Ron ranted about Apple’s lack of innovation and how the company relies too much on its outdated technology. Well, today, almost one month later, the company announced it’s lowering earnings guidance, but blames it on the trade war. Don’t be fooled by the company’s excuses. The trade war may be adding to the lack of sales, but it’s Apple’s lack of innovation that’s hurting it the most.

By Ron Ianieri · Jan 3, 2019

Daily IV Report

Mid-session IV Report January 3, 2019

Mid-session IV Report January 3, 2019 The following report is a snapshot of noteworthy changes in stock and option volumes, as well as changes in option implied volatilities. By monitoring this market data, traders can create strategies that capitalize on this often overlooked information. Options with increasing option implied volatility: BMY AAL SWKS HLF SBUX […]

By Market Rebellion · Jan 3, 2019

Daily IV Report

Pre-Market IV Report January 3, 2019

Pre-Market IV Report January 3, 2019 The following report is a snapshot of noteworthy changes in stock and option volumes, as well as changes in option implied volatilities. By monitoring this market data, traders can create strategies that capitalize on this often overlooked information. Options with increasing option implied volatility: BKLN IEF XLF KHC TLRY […]

By Market Rebellion · Jan 3, 2019

Options News

$TSLA bears double their money

Option traders turned major profits today in downside positions opened in Tesla. On Dec. 7, Investitute’s tracking systems detected the purchase of 10,000 January 280 puts for $4.75 in one print as part of a bearish roll with shares at $374.24. This was clearly a new position, as its volume was well above the strike’s […]

By Mike Yamamoto · Jan 2, 2019

Options News

$BOX call prices double in hours

Option traders who opened bullish positions in Box this morning were racking up large gains by early afternoon. Just after the opening bell, Investitute’s market scanners identified the purchase of 2,200 January $17 calls for $0.60 to $0.90 with shares at $16.73. This was clearly fresh buying, as volume was double the strike’s open interest […]

By Mike Yamamoto · Jan 2, 2019

Options News

$GLD bulls score big in bullion

The SPDR Gold Trust has rebounded from multi-month lows in recent weeks, handing large gains to upside option traders. On Dec. 6, Investitute’s proprietary programs flagged the purchase of 6,376 February $120 calls for $1.45 as part of a bullish spread with shares at $117.38. Open interest in the strike was only 845 contracts before […]

By Mike Yamamoto · Jan 2, 2019

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