Phlx Semiconductor Sector (.SOX) $425.87 +0.26%
Interesting spread trades in the PHLX Semiconductor Index (.SOX) Thursday. SOX added 7.68 to 424.77 on a day of relative strength in the chip sector. In options action, one investor initiated a Feb 365 – 390 – 415 put fly for a net debit of $4.40, 1000X. The spread, which was opening, might be a hedge or outright bearish bet, as it makes its best profits if the chip index falls to 390 by the February expiration, or 8.2 percent in 42 days.
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