Caterpillar Inc (CAT) $28.25 -2.52%
Seeing a lot of interest in Caterpillar (CAT) puts today, as shares fall 98 cents to a new 52-week low of $28. 53K contracts traded, compared to 20K calls. Recent trades include a sweep of 2500 Feb 25 puts for 8 cents. Today’s trades also include a May 25/17.5 1X2 (5000/10000) ratio put spread, a Jan-10 30/22.5 put spread (5000X, tied) and Aug 30/25 put spread (5000X on AMEX).
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