Biggest Bearish Activity 5.14.2013

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Bear Market Crash VolatilityPaper bought 1,330 SCHW Jun 18 Puts for $0.40 (4 times usual volume) with stock at $18.52
Paper bought 2,200 SNE Jun 19 Puts for $0.60 (4.7 times usual volume) with stock at $20.58
Paper bought 666 CEVA Sep 15 Puts for $0.75 (11.5 times usual volume) with stock at $15.81
Paper bought 1,273 JCL Jun 36 Puts for $0.55 (2.1 times usual volume) with stock at $37.10

Unusual Options Activity 5.14.2013

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Chart Andrew Keene OptionsPaper bought 1,700 TSLA Jan 48 Calls for $41.80 (2.6 times usual volume) with stock at $89.67
Paper bought 6,100 MPEL Jun 26 Calls for $0.55 (5.2 times usual volume) with stock at $24.42
Paper bought 2,200 SNE Jun 19 Puts for $0.60 (4.7 times usual volume) with stock at $20.58
Paper sold 1,000 SODA May 60 Calls for $2.75 (3 times usual volume) with stock at $62.44
Paper bought 1,330 SCHW Jun 18 Puts for $0.40 (4 times usual volume) with stock at $18.52

Technical Tuesday Featuring the Spearman Study 5.14.2013

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The Spearman Study is a lower oscillating indicator that ranges from -100 to 100. This figure is really a correlation coefficient used to determine oversold and overbought conditions in a particular market. The coefficient is the correlation between the historic list of prices and a sorted list of the same prices. More importantly to the trading community however, the zero line is considered the trigger point when a trade could be put on.

The settings of this study are up to the discretion of the individual trader but normally the correlation coefficient is over a 10-day period, paired with a 3 period SMA. The 3 period SMA is used for a relative value in order to determine a if a turning point is upon us in the coefficient. Moreover, the relative state of being overbought or oversold is normally a value of plus or minus 80, but again this value is not set in stone.

The two charts below include the new study with the SPX. Courtesy of Bloomberg and Thinkorswim.

Fundamentals tend to drive the market in the long run, but trading and the short-term future of the stock market tend to be a function of emotion and shortsighted thought. The Spearman Study is another great indicator one can glance at to gain prospective of perhaps a turn in the market.

Technical Tuesday 1 Technical Tuesday 2

 

 

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5.13.2013 Market Recap

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Biggest Bullish Activity 5.13.2013

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Bull market Stocks BondPaper bought 10,000 DNR Sep 20 Calls for $0.53 (4.5 times usual volume) with stock at $17.83
Paper bought 575 SPWR May 20 Calls for $1.10 (2.3 times usual volume) with stock at $19.08
Paper bought 6,400 SNE Jun 19 Calls for $0.90 (4.7 times usual volume) with stock at $18.64
Paper bought 239 JKS Jun 8 Calls for $0.65 (4.8 times usual volume) with stock at $7.40
Paper bought 433 RDWR Sep 19.5 Calls for $0.25 (6.2 times usual volume) with stock at $15.29

Biggest Bearish Activity 5.13.2013

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Bears Bear Market RagePaper bought 10,990 TSL Jun 4.5 Puts for $0.19 (13.6 times usual volume) with stock at $5.75
Paper bought 2,100 BPI Jun 7.5 Puts for $0.10 (3.5 times usual volume) with stock at $10.49
Paper bought 7,000 RIG Aug 43 Puts for $0.45 (12 times usual volume) with stock at $53.93
Paper bought 5,000 KR Jun 33 Puts for $0.70 (3.2 times usual volume) with stock at $33.96

Unusual Options Activity 5.13.2013

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Chartt Options Trading CNBCPaper bought 10,990 TSL Jun 4.5 Puts for $0.19 (13.6 times usual volume) with stock at $5.75
Paper bought 6,400 SNE Jun 19 Calls for $0.90 (4.7 times usual volume) with stock at $18.64
Paper bought 999 AGNC Jan 32 Calls for $0.59 (2.3 times usual volume) with stock at $29.02
Paper bought 575 SPWR May 20 Calls for $1.10 (2.3 times usual volume) with stock at $19.08
Paper bought 10,000 DNR Sep 20 Calls for $0.53 (4.5 times usual volume) with stock at $17.83