CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX) $34.98 +1.30%
CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX) July calls are active, as it appears that an investor opened a new bullish position in the volatility index: Buying the 40 – 50 – 60 call butterfly 10000X Tuesday morning for $1.00. VIX is up .28 to 34.81 and, if bought, this spread has a max payoff of $9 if VIX (futures) settle at 50 at the July expiration (77 days). Another investor bought the July 37.5/May 35 call spread 10000X, perhaps a roll (closing May to buy July) or betting VIX (futures) will stay below 35 over the next 14 days before rallying from that point forward.
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